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Chocolate-Dipped Rum-Infused Fresh Figs

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Chocolate-Dipped Rum-Infused Fresh Figs: Main Image
From: California Fig Advisory Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 10 min.
Total: 30 min.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large fresh California figs
  • 1/4 cup dark rum
  • 2 1/2 oz white, semisweet, or bitter chocolate

Directions

  • Prick skins on figs; place in bowl and pour rum over. Let stand overnight. Drain, reserving liquid. Dry figs with paper towel.
  • Melt chocolate in a small, heavy saucepan and cool slightly. Holding each fig by stem, dip in melted chocolate. Arrange on plate lined with wax paper. Store in refrigerator till chocolate sets.
  • To serve, simmer reserved liquid in small saucepan until thick and syrupy. Allow to cool; divide and spoon onto four individual dessert plates. Arrange one fig on each plate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 154
  Calories from Fat 43 (28%)
(8%)Total Fat 5g
(16%)Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(0%)Cholesterol 0mg
(0%)Sodium 3mg
(5%)Potassium 181mg
Total Carbohydrate 21g
(6%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 8g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(2%)Protein 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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