Salted Caramel Chocolate Figs
Surprise guests at your next party—serve these figs dipped in a thick coat of chocolate. One bite will reveal a creamy, caramel interior.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 6 Tbs butter, sliced
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 30 large, dried California Calimyrna figs
- 1 lb bittersweet chocolate, divided
- Sea salt, as needed
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine cream, vanilla, butter, and brown sugar in heavy bottomed saucepan.
- Heat and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Bring to a boil; cover. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 3 minutes, making sure it does not boil over.
- Remove cover; increase heat to medium, and continue cooking until candy thermometer reaches 280°F or until caramelized. Turn onto prepared baking sheet and cool at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, cut a small slice from one side of each fig, and make a well by pushing the back of a 1/2 teaspoon measure into center of that side; set aside.
- When caramel is cool enough to handle, measure 1/2 teaspoon portions and press into figs, smoothing across opening.
- Then, place 12 ounces of chocolate in top of double boiler over hot water and stir frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 4 ounces of chocolate, until melted and smooth.
- Using tweezers, dip each caramel-filled fig into the melted chocolate. Lay flat side up onto the parchment-lined sheet tray.
- Let stand about 1 minute, and sprinkle lightly with sea salt just before the chocolate sets.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 176
Calories from Fat 63 (36%)
(12%)Total Fat 8g
(23%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
(3%)Cholesterol 9mg
(0%)Sodium 9mg
(5%)Potassium 165mg
Total Carbohydrate 29g
(3%)Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 18g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(2%)Protein 1g
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