Figs with Honey-Yogurt Cream

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Figs with Honey-Yogurt Cream
45 min.
6
593kcal

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If you’re looking for a delightful and elegant treat that combines the natural sweetness of figs with the creamy comfort of yogurt, look no further than Figs with Honey-Yogurt Cream. This gluten-free dish is perfect as an antipasto, starter, or even a luxurious snack that's sure to impress your guests.

Imagine juicy, tender dried Calimyrna figs simmered in a rich reduction of red Zinfandel, honey, and fragrant spices. The result is a sweet and aromatic syrup that perfectly complements the creamy texture of the yogurt mixture. With just the right amount of orange blossom honey to enhance the yogurt, each spoonful offers a harmonious balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Not only is this recipe simple to prepare, but it also provides a sophisticated presentation that makes it ideal for entertaining. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, and a chill time that allows you to prepare it well in advance, you can focus on enjoying your gathering rather than stressing over the details. Whether served as an elegant appetizer or a luscious dessert, the combination of figs and honey-yogurt cream is sure to be a highlight of any meal.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon aniseed 
  •  cinnamon sticks 
  • cups figs dried stemmed quartered
  • teaspoons gelatin powder unflavored
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  •  optional: lemon 
  • 0.3 cup orange-flower water 
  •  cranberry-orange relish 
  • 750 ml red wine red
  • 1.5 cups yogurt plain organic (preferably )
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 1.5 cups whipping cream chilled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • ramekin
  • spatula
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Using vegetable peeler, cut off peel from 2 oranges (orange part only) and from 1 lemon (yellow part only).
  2. Place peels in heavy large saucepan. Juice oranges and lemons.
  3. Add 1 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup lemon juice to same pan (reserve any remaining juices for another use).
  4. Add red Zinfandel, sugar, honey, and spices and bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  5. Add dried figs; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until figs are tender and mixture is reduced to 3 1/2 cups, about 1 hour.
  6. Transfer to bowl; cover and chill at least 6 hours. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
  7. Whisk plain whole-milk yogurt and orange blossom honey in medium bowl to blend; set aside.
  8. Place 1/4 cup chilled whipping cream in small cup; sprinkle unflavored gelatin over.
  9. Let stand until gelatin softens and absorbs all of whipping cream, about 15 minutes.
  10. Bring 1/2 cup whipping cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
  11. Add softened gelatin mixture and stir until gelatin dissolves completely, about 1 minute (do not boil).
  12. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in remaining 3/4 cup whipping cream.
  13. Whisk cream mixture into yogurt mixture. Divide yogurt-cream mixture among six 3/4-cup custard cups or ramekins. Refrigerate yogurt creams until set, at least 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and keep yogurt creams refrigerated.)
  14. Cut around yogurt creams to loosen. Turn out onto plates; surround with figs and syrup and serve.
  15. Adding softened gelatin to hot cream makes it easier to dissolve. To be sure it is fully dissolved, turn over the spoon or spatula that you are stirring with and run a finger over the hot cream mixture. You should not feel or see any gelatin granules.

Nutrition Facts

Calories593kcal
Protein6.19%
Fat37.82%
Carbs55.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.56
Glycemic Load
34.6
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.729565008827%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.39mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
1.25mg
Epicatechin
0.39mg
Eriodictyol
7.69mg
Hesperetin
27.89mg
Naringenin
10.23mg
Luteolin
0.81mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.28mg
Quercetin
5.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:593.01kcal
29.65%
Fat:22.14g
34.05%
Saturated Fat:13.83g
86.46%
Carbohydrates:73.75g
24.58%
Net Carbohydrates:68.21g
24.8%
Sugar:62.89g
69.88%
Cholesterol:68.46mg
22.82%
Sodium:68.31mg
2.97%
Alcohol:13.84g
100%
Alcohol %:3.65%
100%
Protein:8.15g
16.3%
Vitamin C:56.56mg
68.56%
Calcium:238.92mg
23.89%
Vitamin A:1150.18IU
23%
Fiber:5.54g
22.16%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.13%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.65%
Potassium:579.4mg
16.55%
Phosphorus:159.21mg
15.92%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.85%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.74%
Vitamin B5:1.03mg
10.3%
Magnesium:40.2mg
10.05%
Folate:38.84µg
9.71%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.81%
Selenium:5.45µg
7.79%
Copper:0.15mg
7.74%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.59%
Vitamin D:0.95µg
6.35%
Vitamin K:6.1µg
5.81%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.55%
Iron:0.93mg
5.18%
Vitamin B3:0.69mg
3.45%
Source:Epicurious