Ingredients
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (8½ ounces)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 2½ tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla
- 26 small firm-ripe California Fresh Figs (1½ pounds)
- mint sprigs; for garnish
- sweet round crackers or vanilla wafers
Nutritional Information
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories 90 (51% from Fat); Total Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 2.5g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 20mg; Potassium 69mg; Carbohydrate 10g; Sugar 7g; Protein 1g
Daily Values
Vitamin A 165 Vitamin C 1 Calcium 23
Directions
Stir mascarpone, ginger, sugar and vanilla together in small bowl. Cover and chill.
Scoop mascarpone mixture onto cold plate. Surround with figs. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve with sweet crackers or wafers.
Cook's Note:
For individual appetizers, spread mascarpone mixture onto crackers. Slice figs and arrange on top. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with mint sprigs.