Broiled Ripe Figs with Warm Ricotta and Honey

Name: Broiled Ripe Figs with Warm Ricotta and Honey
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh whole-milk ricotta; 2 teaspoons honey, plus more for drizzling; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup turbinado sugar; 8 large ripe figs, with stems, cut in half lengthwise

December 9, 2011

Recipe information

Yield
serves 2

Ingredients

1 cup fresh whole-milk ricotta

2 teaspoons honey, plus more for drizzling

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 cup turbinado sugar

8 large ripe figs, with stems, cut in half lengthwise

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat the broiler, setting the rack as high as possible.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, honey, and salt.
Step 3
Sprinkle the sugar on a small plate and dip each fig half, cut side down, into it, coating the entire surface with a thin, even layer. Place the figs, sugar side up, on a baking sheet and place it under the broiler. Broil for 4 to 6 minutes, or until all the sugar is completely melted and dark brown. Watch closely!
Step 4
Serve with the ricotta mixture and an additional drizzle of honey

Cooking in the Moment

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