Ingredients and Weight:
- Fresh figs: 1 pound (8 pieces)
- Cashews: 1 cup
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Remove stems from figs and cut them into quarters.
- Place cashews in a food processor and blend until they form a fine flour.
- Combine heavy cream, sugar, butter, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add cashew flour to the saucepan and whisk until the sauce thickens.
- Add figs to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are soft and slightly caramelized.
- Serve figs with cashew creme on top. Drizzle with honey, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and savory
- Rich and creamy
- Easy to prepare
- Perfect for a special occasion
User Comments:
- "This dessert was absolutely delicious! The figs were perfectly cooked and the cashew creme was so rich and flavorful."
- "I loved the contrast between the sweet figs and the nutty flavor of the cashew creme."
- "This dish is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a Michelin-starred restaurant."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have fresh figs, you can use canned figs.
- You can adjust the thickness of the cashew creme by adding more or less cream.
- Be careful not to overcook the figs, or they will become mushy.
