Toast with Mascarpone, Figs & Honey-Balsamic Glaze
A sweet, creamy, crunchy seasonal treat
Servings :4 people
Ingredients
- 12 fresh, ripe figs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipping
- 1/4 cup Icing (powdered) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pistachios)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 slices bread (like sourdough or ciabatta)
- lemon zest
- optional: flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Toast the bread: Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Place them oiled-side-up on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden brown. Move the rack closer to the grill/broiler at the end to get a nice finish—but keep an eye on them! They can burn quickly. Let them cool slightly.4 slices bread (like sourdough or ciabatta), 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- (Optional) Sauté the figs: In a skillet over medium-low heat, sauté the figs with granulated sugar for 4–5 minutes, until they soften and release their juices. Note: You can skip this step and use fresh figs as-is—totally up to you.12 fresh, ripe figs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Make the mascarpone topping: In a mixing bowl, whip the cream and icing sugar until soft peaks form.In a separate bowl, stir the mascarpone and vanilla together with a spatula until smooth.Gently fold the mascarpone mixture into the whipped cream and mix until soft peaks form again. Don’t overmix—stop once it looks smooth and creamy. Finish with lemon zest, fold it in.1 cup mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipping, 1/4 cup Icing (powdered) sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, lemon zest
- Finish the fig mixture: Once the figs are softened and syrupy, stir in the chopped nuts, a drizzle of honey, and a splash of balsamic glaze. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, just to warm everything through.1/2 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pistachios), 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Assemble: Spread a generous layer of the mascarpone mixture onto each toasted bread slice. Spoon the warm fig and nut mixture on top. Drizzle with a little more honey or finish with a pinch of sea salt if you like that sweet-salty balance.optional: flaky sea salt for garnish
- Serve immediately. Enjoy warm while the toast is crisp and the topping is gooey and luxurious.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 996kcalCarbohydrates: 117gProtein: 15gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 427mgPotassium: 521mgFiber: 7gSugar: 79gVitamin A: 1441IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 4mg
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