Grilled Figs w/Cinnamon Cheese + Blackberry

Take fancy dessert to the next level with our grilled figs w/cinnamon cheese + blackberry coulis!

Figs have been a delicious delicacy for many centuries, and are thought to be one of the first fruits cultivated by humans. Integral to the history and ritual of ancient cultures, the fig has endured the test of time as one of the most universally enjoyed fruits. Here, grilled figs with blackberry coulis & cinnamon cheese blends gentle sweetness with creamy texture. At once delightful & visually impressive, this dessert also packs a nutritional punch, loaded with fibre, vitamins, and minerals.

Bringing timeless tradition to the modern table, this wonderfully light dessert is sure to impress the fussiest of guests…even when they’re children!

Here’s How to Make It

Slice the figs in half and place them in a mixing bowl. Dissolve the brown sugar in a sweet dessert wine of your choice over low heat. Add the cinnamon stick.

Meanwhile, take the cream cheese out of the fridge so it can soften a little. Juice the half lemon and set the juice aside.

Once the sugar has fully dissolved, remove the mixture from the heat and pour it carefully over the figs. Let them marinate for at least 2 hours, and turn them at least once.

Next, make the blackberry coulis. Blend the blackberries and caster sugar together in a blender or food processor. Stir in the lemon juice (to taste) then sieve the mixture. Lemon juice allows the coulis to be as sweet or as tart as you like, so add a teaspoon at a time and taste as you go. (As an idea, half a lemon will yield about 4 tsp of juice- here I used 2 tsp for a mildly tart coulis).

Once the figs have finished marinating, transfer them to a baking tray. Grill them under a high heat for ten minutes. While the figs are cooking, blend the cream cheese and cinnamon in a bowl.