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Honey Wine Figs w/Ricotta

honey wine figs ricotta
Ingredients:
  • (1/2 cup) dried figs, quartered
  • (1/4 cup) Marsala or port
  • (2 tsp.) honey
  • (1/2 cup) part-skim ricotta
  • (1 tsp.) sugar
  • (1/8 tsp.) vanilla extract
  • (1 Tbsp.) slivered almonds, toasted
Servings
2
Dessert

Honey Wine Figs w/Ricotta

Dried figs simmered in a sweet wine reduction and served with creamy ricotta cheese and almonds.

Preparation Time
About 5 minutes
Cook Time
About 10 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1In a small saucepan, combine figs, Marsala and honey. Place over High heat. When boiling, reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes, until thickened.

  2. 2In a small bowl, combine ricotta, sugar and vanilla. Serve with poached figs and almonds.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/2 of dish

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 259
  • Total Fat 7 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 45 g
  • Protein 9 g
  • Cholesterol 19 mg
  • Sodium 86 mg
  • Fiber 5 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Dessert

Recipe Subcategory: Miscellaneous

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: Yes

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy, Peanuts, Other Animal Ingredients

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.