How to make Chocolate covered Figs

The Italian Chocolate covered figs. Almonds, figs and dark chocolate make for an irresistible dessert.

SERVINGS: Serves 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:

1. Slice the figs down the middle without separating them.
2. Lightly toast the almonds in a frying pan over low heat, making sure to turn them often.
3. Grind the cloves into a powder using the heel of a knife. Dice the citron.
4. Place an almond, a pinch of clove powder and a cube of citron on the fig and close.
5. Repeat with all of the figs, then arrange in a baking dish. 
6. Bake in a 350 ° F oven until golden, then remove.
7. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate in a bain marie together with the cinnamon.
8. Dip half of each fig in the chocolate and place on a piece of parchment paper to harden.
9. 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

BUON MANGIATA!