Ingredients for Fig Flowers
- 8 fresh figs
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 4 ounces softened low-fat cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- orange marmalade (optional)
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How to Make Fig Flowers
- Wash and gently dry the figs.
- Stand each fig upright and carefully slice from the stem end into 5 or 6 wedges, cutting almost all the way through to the bottom, but leaving the base intact.
- Gently separate the wedges to create a flower-like shape.
- Arrange the fig flowers on a serving plate.
- In a small saucepan, simmer the orange juice over medium-low heat until reduced to a syrupy consistency, about 5-10 minutes. (Skip this step if using orange marmalade.)
- Drizzle the orange juice reduction or marmalade over the fig flowers.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Add the honey, whipping cream, and sour cream to the cream cheese mixture.
- Beat on medium speed for 1 minute, until well combined.
- Dollop a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each fig flower.
- Garnish with orange zest, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
164g
Fat
55g
Carbs
16g
