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GRILLED BLACK MISSION FIG WITH MASCARPONE FOAM AND SLICED PROSCIUTTO

This is one of the most amazing combinations that you will ever try! And, it is beautiful too!
See also: Complete Turducken Holiday Menu
 

Ingredients:

• 6 fresh Black Mission figs
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, just enough to coat the figs
• ¼ cup sugar, just enough to coat the figs
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 12 thin slices of prosciutto
• 2 tablespoons mascarpone sauce
 

Instructions:

Make sure the figs are ripe. Slice them in half from top to bottom.

Melt the butter and dip each fig half into it – covering them completely.

Next, dredge the figs in the sugar.

In an oiled pan on medium heat grill each fig on each side for 2 minutes or so – just enough to soften them. Sprinkle on a dash of kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper. 
Put aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
 

MASCARPONE FOAM
(Makes about 1.25 Cups)

Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup chilled heavy cream
• Salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Mascarpone Foam Instructions:
Mix the mascarpone and cream in a medium-sized bowl until they blend and start to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste.

To Assemble the Figs:
Lay a slice of the prosciutto on a plate.  Lay one half fig, skin side down, in the center of the prosciutto. Place a small dollop of the sauce in the center of the fig and wrap the prosciutto around it.
 

Recipe courtesy of Christian O’Dowd of Cantering Caterer