This simple and easy, no-bake dessert is a great idea to make during fig season. Fried Amaretto figs with Amaretto cream are boozy, sweet and irresistible.
I am trying my best to make the most of fig season this year. I am munching on fresh figs every day and can’t get enough of these beauties. But today I was in a mood for this light, yet sophisticated fired figs, which I made many times before. I am not sure why I have not shared this recipe earlier- well, here it is now. How you will enjoy it!
How to make fried Amaretto figs with Amaretto cream
I would advise to make Amaretto cream first.
Add whipping cream and Amaretto liqueur into a medium bowl and whisk until you get stiff peaks. Place in a fridge.
In order to make this recipe you need fresh figs. Wash them, cut the stems and cut horizontally . Place figs on a medium pan, add butter and fry figs on one side (skin on) for about 2 minutes. Turn the figs, flesh down and pour 50 ml Amaretto. Swirl the pan and fry figs for about 2 minutes. Remove figs from the pan and place them on a plate. Let the figs cool for a minute. Then using a cookie scoop or a spoon arrange a dollop of cream on figs.
Sprinkle toasted almond flakes all over dessert.
TIPS:
- Do not overwhip the cream as it will curdle and turn into butter.
- Figs cook very quickly, therefore do not leave figs unatt3ended when you are frying them as they will turn into a mush.
- I did not add sugar to whipping cream as Amaretto is sweet. If you like very sweet desserts, add a tablespoon of icing sugar to the cream and then whip.
- Before I add a dollop of cream, I let figs to cool down a little bit so cream do not melt instantly.
- When frying figs, remember to first fry them flesh up and then flesh down, so figs can absorb Amaretto easily.
- If you do not have almonds flakes, you can use whole chopped almonds (or other nuts).
- This recipe will only work with fresh figs, it will not work with dried figs.
What do fried Amaretto figs with Amaretto cream taste like?
This no bake-dessert is so light and satisfying to eat. Every bite is filled with sweet and buttery Amaretto fig and a layer of fluffy Amaretto whipped cream. Toasted coconut flakes add an element of crunchiness to the dish. The flavour is very mellow and not overly sweet.
If you are looking for more recipes with fresh figs, I can recommend you the following:
Apple fig and feta salad with honey walnuts
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Enjoy!
Fried Amaretto figs with Amaretto cream
Wonderful no-bake dessert that is easy to make and tastes divine. These fried Amaretto figs and boozy and sweet and Amaretto cream is lift and fluffy.
Ingredients
Amaretto cream
Fried Amaretto figs
Topping
Instructions
Making Amaretto cream
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Add Amaretto and whipping cream into a medium bowl and whisk until you get stiff peaks. Place in a fridge.
Making fried Amaretto figs
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Wash figs and dry them. Cut the stem off and cut figs horizontally.
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Place figs on a medium pan, with flesh up and add butter. Turn on the heat.
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Fry figs for about2 -3 minutes and then flip the figs so the flesh is touching the pan.
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Pour Amaretto and swirl the pan so Amaretto is evenly distributed and all the figs are infused. Fry figs for about 2 minutes.
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When figs are ready, transfer them on a plate and let them cool for a minute.
Assembling the dish
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Using a cookie scoop, place a dollop of cream on each fig.
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Sprinkle toasted almond flakes.
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Serve warm.