California Fresh Figs & Gingered Mascarpone
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup Mascarpone cheese (8-1/2 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon(s) finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 2-1/2 tablespoons(s) sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) vanilla
- 26 small firm-ripe California Fresh Figs (1-1/2 pounds)
- Mint sprigs; for garnish
- Sweet round crackers or vanilla wafers
PROCEDURE
Stir mascarpone, ginger, sugar and vanilla together in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
Scoop mascarpone mixture onto cold plate. Surround with figs. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve with sweet crackers or wafers.
Yields: 1 cup
Serves: 24
NUTRITION FACTS (per serving)
Calories 90 (51% from Fat); Total Fat5g; Saturated Fat 2.5g;
Sodium 20 mgmg; Protein 1g; Carbohydrate 10g; Dietary Fiber <1g; Vitamin A 165IU; Vitamin C <1mg; Calcium 23mg; Iron 0.2mg.
