Marinated Figs and a Ricotta Custard Recipe

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Marinated Figs and a Ricotta Custard
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  1. Ricotta Base Step 1 - Push or press the ricotta through a sieve or fine mesh strainer over a bowl. It takes a couple of minutes but really is worth the work. Then add the mascarpone cheese, orange zest and mix to combine.
  2. Now using an electric mixer whisk and mix the egg whites with a pinch of salt to form soft peaks. Then add in 3/4 cup sugar and again beat until you get stiff peaks and the mixture is thick and almost glossy looking.
  3. Slowly add the egg whites a little at a time into the ricotta mixture. Folding in slowly. Mix until all the egg whites are combined with the ricotta mixture.
  4. Serving - Pour the ricotta base into individual wine glasses or small parfait glasses. You can even use small glass coffee mugs or basically any clear glass. Place in the refrigerator and let it set up as you make the figs. They need to set 2-3 hours ideally. I would let them chill at least 4 hours if you have the time.
  5. Figs - Add the remaining 3/4 cup sugar and 1/4 water to a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil on medium to high heat until the liquid becomes a golden brosn color which will take 3-4 minutes. Remove the sauce pan from the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar and a small teaspoon of water to keep it from spitting. Return to the heat and stir until smooth and cook another minute. Then add the figs lightly mixing to coat well and cook another minute. Then top 1-2 figs or more per glass and add any remaining balsamic caramel sauce to the glasses.
  6. Garnish - This is optional. I love to garnish with a simple orange segment from the orange we zested just dipped in sugar and a sprig of mint if you want to make it fancy for a dinner party.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 711.44 Kcal (2979 kJ)
Calories from fat 360.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.09g 62%
Cholesterol 127.36mg 42%
Sodium 204.34mg 9%
Potassium 417.88mg 9%
Total Carbs 71.42g 24%
Sugars 60g 240%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13%
Protein 20.52g 41%
Vitamin C 34.9mg 58%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 341.4mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 215.93 Kcal (904 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.17g 62%
Cholesterol 38.66mg 42%
Sodium 62.02mg 9%
Potassium 126.83mg 9%
Total Carbs 21.68g 24%
Sugars 18.21g 240%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 13%
Protein 6.23g 41%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 58%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 103.6mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.9
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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