Mascarpone and fig almond biscuits

Name: Mascarpone and fig almond biscuits
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Italian recipes
Ingredients: 2 drops vanilla extract; 2 tbsp mascarpone; 2 almond thin biscuits; 2 ripe figs, cut into 4 lengthways, without cutting all the way through (or cut 1 fig in half for a more modest serving); Honey, to drizzle

Easy
September 2004

Easy
September 2004

Serves 2
Ready in 10 minutes

Fig and mascarpone are a match made in heaven. This easy recipe could be an elegant dessert canapé, although they’re also delicious with a cup of strong coffee.

For something a little more challenging, try these delicate fig and pistachio friands.

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Ingredients

2 drops vanilla extract
2 tbsp mascarpone
2 almond thin biscuits
2 ripe figs, cut into 4 lengthways, without cutting all the way through (or cut 1 fig in half for a more modest serving)
Honey, to drizzle

2 drops vanilla extract
2 tbsp mascarpone
2 almond thin biscuits
2 ripe figs, cut into 4 lengthways, without cutting all the way through (or cut 1 fig in half for a more modest serving)
Honey, to drizzle

Method

Stir the vanilla extract into the mascarpone. Spread a generous layer on top of each biscuit and sit a fig on top. Top each with a little drizzle of honey. Tuck into them straightaway or the biscuits will soften.
Best served with the iced mocha latte.

Method

Stir the vanilla extract into the mascarpone. Spread a generous layer on top of each biscuit and sit a fig on top. Top each with a little drizzle of honey. Tuck into them straightaway or the biscuits will soften.
Best served with the iced mocha latte.

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