Dessert with figs and mascarpone
6 servings
25 minutes
This exquisite dessert with figs and mascarpone hails from French cuisine, where the harmony of flavors and textures is valued. The combination of creamy mascarpone and soft cheese with caramelized figs soaked in vanilla sweetness creates a delightful creamy consistency. Figs, known for their honey-like sweetness and velvety texture, add sophistication to the dessert while the shortbread provides a crunchy note. This dessert is perfect for a romantic dinner or festive gathering; it can be served chilled to enjoy the rich flavor ensemble. Easy to prepare yet impressive in its elegance, it is a true delight for gourmets and lovers of French cuisine.
1
Wash and dry fresh figs, remove the 'stems' and cut into 4 pieces. If using frozen fruits, thaw them in the refrigerator and then place on a napkin to dry. Canned whole figs can also be used, which should be dried and then cut.
- Fig: 8 pieces
2
Melt the butter in a pan, add 1 packet of vanilla sugar. When the mixture is well heated, add quartered figs to the pan and cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until they soften to a puree-like consistency.
- Butter: 20 g
- Vanilla sugar: 8 g
- Fig: 8 pieces
3
Put mascarpone in a bowl and mix it with cottage cheese (the cottage cheese should be of a paste-like consistency) and brown sugar.
- Mascarpone cheese: 250 g
- Soft cottage cheese: 200 g
- Brown sugar: 30 g
4
Evenly distribute the softened figs in the cups. Pour in the prepared cheese-curd mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Fig: 8 pieces
- Mascarpone cheese: 250 g
- Soft cottage cheese: 200 g
- Brown sugar: 30 g
5
Before serving, sprinkle each cup with coarsely broken cookies.
- Sablé shortbread cookies: 4 pieces