Looking for a light and fluffy alternative or addition to your Thanksgiving pie? Try whipping up a little Fig Fool with Lavender Honey. Your guests will be thankful for this divine harvest-inspired treat.
Fig Fool with Lavender Honey
Yields 6 servings
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 scant pinch of sea salt
– 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla
– 1/4 cup fromage blanc
– Variety of fresh figs: try black mission, Kadota or Pinachée, sliced into wedges
– Sweetened Spanish flatbreads or cookie of choice
– Lavender or orange blossom honey
Whip the cream and salt with a whisk attachment on medium setting and combine until cream comes together. Once it forms soft peaks, add the sugar and vanilla. Fold in the fromage blanc until incorporated and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
To serve; add two dollops of the cream mixture followed by a small handful of figs and drizzle with 1 tsp of honey. Garnish with small mint leaves and cookie – enjoy.
Note: Try to get a variety of figs for a contrast in flavor and color, it will enhance the over all appearance and flavor or the dessert. For the cookie we deep fried tortillas followed by a sprinkling of sugar and cinnamon.
As seen in Flutter Magazine, Issue No. 4 | 2014
Photography: Jess Wilcox | Design + Styling: Kelly Oshiro | Food + Beverage: Valerie Rice | Tabletop Props: Hudson Grace | Tabletop Props: Porch
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