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Drunken Stuffed Figs recipe |
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48 servings
Ingredients:
24 fresh figs1 cup cognac1 cup mascarpone cheese1/2 cup confectioners' sugar1 1/2 cups toasted hazelnuts2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions:
Using a marinade injector baster, inject figs with about 1 tablespoon cognac, dividing the amount equally amongst the figs.Chill in the refrigerator while preparing remaining ingredients.In a medium bowl, blend remaining cognac, mascarpone cheese and 3/4 of the confectioners' sugar.Chill in the refrigerator while preparing remaining ingredients.In a blender or food processor, mix toasted hazelnuts, mint leaves and remaining confectioner' sugar.Place the mixture in a medium bowl.Remove stems from figs, and cut in half lengthwise.Fill halves with equal portions of the cognac and mascarpone cheese mixture.Roll in the hazelnut mixture.Arrange on a medium serving platter, cheese side up, and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
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