Warm Figs With Gorgonzola

Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons	30ml	Honey
1 tablespoon	15ml	Lemon juice
8 tablespoons	120ml	Ripe figs (large)
3/4 lb	340g / 11oz	Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 lb	113g / 4oz	Cream cheese - (optional)

Recipe Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. In a small saucepan, combine honey and lemon juice and cook over low heat, stirring, until honey melts. Lightly brush outside of figs with honey mixture. Cut figs in half and place cut side up on a baking sheet. Lightly brush cut surfaces with honey mixture. Bake until warmed through and slightly softened (7 to 10 minutes). Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes.

2. To serve, place warm figs on a platter accompanied by Gorgonzola in one piece. Or, serve each guest a small plate with 2 fig halves and a small wedge of Gorgonzola. If desired, Gorgonzola can be blended with cream cheese for a milder flavor and packed into a crock.

Source:
the California Culinary Academy

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