Sauteed Figs With Ricotta

I actually combined elements of two different recipes to create this lovely dessert.

• Ready In: 8 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 6  fresh figs, trimmed and cut in half
• 2  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
• 4 -6  teaspoons brown sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1⁄2 tablespoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon fresh lemon zest

Directions

1. Combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 TBS sugar and lemon zest in a bowl and refrigerate for a few hours if you have the time.
2. Combine the figs, vinegar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Let marinate 10 - 15 minutes.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the figs and sauce. Cook for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. For each serving, spoon 1/3 of the ricotta in the center of a dessert plate or bowl. Then arrange 4 fig halves around the ricotta, and drizzle with sauce.