Grilled Figs With Honey Ricotta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 -10 fresh figs
1 -2 tablespoon macadamia nuts, chopped (or almonds chopped)
2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup of fresh ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 -10 mint leaves (to garnish) (optional)

Preparation

Pre-heat the grill.
Trim fig stems, if any, and cut figs in half length-ways.
Lightly butter a shallow baking dish. Place the figs curved side down in the dish. Sprinkle each fig with a little brown sugar. Sprinkle nuts over figs, if using.
Grill figs for about 3-4 minutes or until the sugar starts to bubble.
Meanwhile, combine ricotta and honey in a bowl and stir until smooth and creamy.
Remove figs from the oven and gently place on serving plates with a dollop of honey ricotta.
Garnish with mint leaves and serve. Enjoy!