Figs with ricotta and pistachios

2 servings

15 minutes

Fig with ricotta and pistachios is an exquisite dessert embodying Italian culinary traditions. The combination of delicate ricotta, spicy chili pepper, and sweet maple syrup creates a harmony of flavors where the creaminess of the cheese contrasts with a hint of heat. Chopped green pistachios add a crunchy texture, while lemon zest provides a fresh citrus note. The fig, cut to resemble a blooming flower, becomes not only a delightful base for the filling but also an artistic element of the dish. This dessert can be served as an elegant conclusion to dinner or as a refined treat with a cup of aromatic coffee. Fig with ricotta exemplifies how simple ingredients can create a culinary masterpiece that delights both in taste and appearance.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 450.7
• Proteins: 19.6g
• Fats: 28.9g
• Carbohydrates: 29.6g

Ingredients

• Black fig: 4 pc
• Ricotta cheese: 250 g
• Maple syrup: 50 ml
• Ground chili pepper: to taste
• Green pistachios: 50 g
• Lemon: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Mix ricotta with chili pepper and maple syrup until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ricotta cheese: 250 g
   • Ground chili pepper:  to taste
   • Maple syrup: 50 ml

2. We crush or grind green pistachios using a food processor.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green pistachios: 50 g

3. We are grating the lemon zest on a grater

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece

4. Cut the fig into 4 parts but not all the way so it opens like a flower while the bottom part remains uncut (see photo)

   Required ingredients:

   • Black fig: 4 pieces

5. Each fig is carefully filled with ricotta and topped first with zest and then with crushed pistachios.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ricotta cheese: 250 g
   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Green pistachios: 50 g

6. And we drizzle with maple syrup

   Required ingredients:

   • Maple syrup: 50 ml