Mascarpone Fig Dip
Course: AppetizersDifficulty: EasyPrep time
10
minutesCooking timeminutes
Servings
6-10
CocktailersThis sweet and savory craveable bite will be a smash hit at your next cocktail gathering. Quick and easy to assemble, it can easily be made up to a day in advance if covered tightly in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving with crostini and crackers. Yum!
Ingredients
1 8 oz tub Mascarpone Cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup Heavy Cream, Half n Half or Milk
3 Tbs Fig Jam or Fig Butter
1 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
Sriracha (Optional, to taste)
Prosciutto d’ Parma (Optional)
Chopped Pecans or Pistachios (Optional)
Pinch Kosher Salt
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whip mascarpone cheese with a whisk while gradually adding heavy cream/milk until it reaches a fluffy and spreadable texture. Add a pinch of salt and stir. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix Fig Jam, Balsamic Vinegar and Sriracha (if using) until it thins to a “drizzle-able” consistency. Set aside.
- On a small plate or platter, spoon mascarpone mixture and spread to an even layer. Add drizzles or droplets of fig mixture in random areas on top of the mascarpone. Use a butter knife to swirl the two mixtures together until it looks pretty to you.
- (Optional, but highly recommended) Rip 2-3 pieces of thinly sliced prosciutto d’parma into small pieces and tuck into the dip. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve immediately with crostini and crackers.
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