ITALIAN CHOCOLATE COVERED FIGS

Almonds, figs and dark chocolate make for an irresistible dessert.

Servings:4

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 ¾ lb dried figs
• 5 oz almonds
• 2 cloves
• 2 ½ oz candied citron
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 3 ½ oz dark chocolate, grated
• 2 ½ oz sugar
• water to taste

Method

Slice the figs down the middle without separating them.

Lightly toast the almonds in a frying pan over low heat, making sure to turn them often.

Grind the cloves into a powder using the heel of a knife. Dice the citron.

Place an almond, a pinch of clove powder and a cube of citron on the fig and close.

Repeat with all of the figs, then arrange in a baking dish. 

Bake in a 350 ° F oven until golden, then remove.

Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate in a bain marie together with the cinnamon.

Dip half of each fig in the chocolate and place on a piece of parchment paper to harden.

Serve, dusted with powdered sugar.

CHEF’S TIPS

Chocolate covered figs should be stored in a wooden drawer or a tin box lined with waxed paper.

Source and picture: Academia Barilla