Caramelized Figs with Whipped Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cream Cheese
Fresh Figs, caramelized in a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon & vanilla and topped with sweetened whipped cream cheese.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 279kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter or coconut oil
- 15 fresh figs
- 3 1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
- Remove stems from figs; slice in half lengthwise
- In a large skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons butter or coconut oil over medium heat until melted. Add 3 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and heat until mixture begins to simmer.
- Add the figs, cut-side down, and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Flip and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until caramelized. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whip softened cream cheese, 1/2 Tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Top figs with cream cheese and a sprinkle of sea salt (optional).
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 94mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 41g