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Jim Hogan - Oct 05,2014
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Figs Stuffed with Chocolate and Almonds | Source: Casual Cuisines of the World - Taverna | | Active Time: 20 Minutes | Total Time: 30 Minutes | Serves 6 | | Although the combination might not seem obvious at first glance, one taste of these confections shows how well-suited dried figs are to the rich tastes and textures of chocolate and almonds. Serve this after-dinner sweet with a glass of good Portuguese port or Madeira. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds, plus 12 whole blanched almonds | 1/4 cup sugar | 2 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped | 12 large dried figs | | DIRECTIONS Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the slivered and whole almonds on a baking sheet, keeping them separate. Bake until toasted and fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Let cool. Set aside the 12 whole almonds. Leave the oven set at 350 degrees F. | In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine the sugar, slivered almonds and chocolate. Use rapid on-off pulses to form a coarse paste. | Cut off the stems from the figs. Using a small, sharp knife, cut a small slit 1 inch deep in the top of each fig. Using a small spoon, stuff each slit with about 1 teaspoon of the almond-chocolate mixture. Pinch the openings closed. As the figs are stuffed, place them on a baking sheet, stem sides up. | Bake for 5 minutes. Turn the figs over and continue to bake until softened, about 5 minutes longer. | Remove from the oven and press a whole almond into the slit. Serve warm or at room temperature. | | Recipe reprinted by permission of Weldon Owen. All rights reserved. | Nutrition Information Serves 6 - Facts Per Serving: | Calories: | 280 | Fat. Total: | 10g | Carbohydrates, Total: | 51g | Cholesterol: | 0mg | Sodium: | 8mg | Protein: | 4g | Fiber: | 8g | % Cal. from Fat: | 32% | Fat, Saturated: | 0g | | |
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