•  4 figs, halved
•  dessert wine, to serve

toasted almond mascarpone

•  ¼ cup (20g) flaked almonds
•  pure icing (confectioner’s) sugar
•  1 cup (250g) mascarpone
•  2 teaspoons honey

   Preheat oven to 180°C (355°F). To make the toasted almond mascarpone, place the almonds on a baking tray and cook for 5 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool and dust with the sugar. Place the mascarpone and honey in a bowl and stir to combine. Top with the almonds. Place the figs on plates and serve with the toasted almond mascarpone and dessert wine. Serves 4.