Grilled Figs With Honey Ricotta

Sprinkled with brown sugar, the figs are grilled for several minutes until they are tender and exploding with flavor and then paired with a dollop of creamy honey ricotta. Adapted from About.com.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 4-5

Ingredients

• 8 -10  fresh figs
• 1 -2  tablespoon  macadamia nuts, chopped (or almonds chopped)
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1  cup  of fresh ricotta cheese
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 8 -10  mint leaves (to garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Pre-heat the grill.
2. Trim fig stems, if any, and cut figs in half length-ways.
3. Lightly butter a shallow baking dish. Place the figs curved side down in the dish. Sprinkle each fig with a little brown sugar. Sprinkle nuts over figs, if using.
4. Grill figs for about 3-4 minutes or until the sugar starts to bubble.
5. Meanwhile, combine ricotta and honey in a bowl and stir until smooth and creamy.
6. Remove figs from the oven and gently place on serving plates with a dollop of honey ricotta.
7. Garnish with mint leaves and serve. Enjoy!