Quick dessert with figs, LIGHT dessert

The quick dessert with figs is a very tasty cold dessert, incredibly easy and quick to prepare. Use a small amount of honey to make this treat more light.

No-bake recipe, gluten free.

FIGS SEASON (depending on the varieties): from June to October.

RECIPES with figs

Quick dessert with figs ORTAGGI che PASSIONE by Sara Breadstick
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 2People
  • Cooking methods: No-bake
  • Cuisine: Healthy
  • Seasonality: Summer, Autumn
180.90 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 180.90 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 15.68 (g) of which sugars 12.84 (g)
  • Proteins 4.05 (g)
  • Fat 11.86 (g) of which saturated 1.03 (g)of which unsaturated 0.63 (g)
  • Fibers 2.52 (g)
  • Sodium 15.27 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Quick dessert with figs

  • 4 Figs (black, green, or purple)
  • 4 Walnuts (or other nuts)
  • 2 tablespoons Ricotta (and/or mascarpone)
  • as needed Chestnut honey (or wildflower)
  • mint (fresh – optional)

Quick dessert with figs

  • Prepare the nuts by roughly chopping them by hand. Transfer them to a flat plate.

    Then, gently wash the ripe but firm figs for a short time. Remove the top stem (apex) and slice them crosswise into four parts from the top without reaching the bottom (be careful not to break them).

    Place a small amount of honey in a cup. Dip the bottom of the figs first in the honey and then in the chopped nuts.

    Place the fruits on a serving plate.

    Inside each fig, place a small amount of ricotta, sprinkle with additional walnuts, and drizzle with honey.

    Serve the quick dessert with figs immediately, sprinkled with chopped fresh mint.

SARA’S TIPS

Try substituting:

ricotta with: gorgonzola and mascarpone, robiola, crescenza, stracchino, philadelphia, cream…

honey with: jam, maple syrup, agave syrup, barley malt, molasses, rice syrup…

walnuts with: a mix of nuts, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts, pistachios…

mint with: basil, rosemary, sage…

Try this quick cake by replacing the plums with figs.

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Simple and seasonal Italian recipes, often vegan or vegetarian, with fresh and sustainable ingredients for healthy and delicious cooking.

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