Walnut And Ricotta Stuffed Figs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For the baked figs
8 medium figs
1/4 cup roasted walnut, coarsely chopped (25 grams)
1/2 cup ricotta cheese (120 grams)
1 tablespoon caster sugar
For the sauce
1/3 cup pouring cream (80 mls)
30 g butter
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly oacked (75 grams)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 180\u00b0C or 160\u00b0C if fan-forced.
Cut the figs, from the top, into quarters. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Open slightly ( to look like a flower) . Place on a baking tray.
Combine the nuts, cheese and sugar in a small bowl. Divide the mixture and place into the top of the opened figs.
Cook figs, uncovered, about 10 minutes -- or until the figs are heated thru.
Meanwhile, combine the sauce, butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Stir over heat until the sugar dissolves. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
To assemble- place 2 figs in each serving dish. Drizzle over the caramel sauce.