Figs Dipped In Creme De Cacao Food

CARAMELIZED FIGS WITH HONEY, THYME AND CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Spoon the honey over the cut sides of the figs. Heat a large, heavy skillet over a medium-high flame. Add the butter - it should sizzle briskly when it hits the pan. Throw in the thyme sprigs, followed by the figs, cut sides down. Leave undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes to caramelize, then turn the figs over and cook for another minute.
• Transfer the figs to a plate. Return the skillet to the heat and add about 5 tablespoons water. Simmer, scraping the caramelized honey with a spoon. Pour this sauce over the figs and serve warm with generous spoonfuls of crème fraîche and a few extra thyme leaves.

FIGS DIPPED IN CREME DE CACAO

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap. Whisk together sour cream and creme de cacao in a small bowl until smooth. Dip the figs into the sour cream mixture, set them on the baking sheet, and dust with cocoa powder. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

SALTED CARAMEL & DARK CHOCOLATE FIGS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside., Insert a toothpick into each fig. Make a 1/2-in. cut on the side of each fig. Combine the cheese, honey and vinegar in a small bowl. Transfer to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe cheese mixture into figs., Melt caramels and water in a microwave; stir until smooth. Dip each fig into caramel; turn to coat. Place on prepared pan; let stand until set., Place almonds in a small shallow bowl. Dip bottom third of each fig into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Dip into almonds and sprinkle with salt. Return to pan; let stand until set.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED FIGS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate chips on high in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
• Stick a toothpick in to a fig and swirl in the melted chocolate, until covered.
• Place chocolate covered fig on a piece of waxed paper over a plate.
• Sprinkle a little sea salt over chocolate covered fig.
• Repeat until all figs are covered with chocolate and lightly salted.
• Refrigerate until chocolate has set.
• Store in the refrigerator in an air tight container, with waxed paper between layers.

FIGS DIPPED IN CREME DE CACAO

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap. Whisk together sour cream and creme de cacao in a small bowl until smooth. Dip the figs into the sour cream mixture, set them on the baking sheet, and dust with cocoa powder. Refrigerate overnight before serving.