Dried figs are an extremely popular winter treat in Italy. They're nice nibbled on, or perhaps stuffed with a walnut half, but one can also do more. In Piemonte they dip them in chocolate, for example. To serve 4:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 20 dried figs
- Good quality rum
- 2/3 pound (300 g) baking chocolate
- 1/4 cup (50 g) unsalted butter
Preparation:
Put the figs in a bowl with rum to cover, and let them soak, covered, overnight in the refrigerator. The next day drain them well and pat them dry.Shave the chocolate into a bowl and melt it over a double boiler, stirring gently. Work in the butter, stirring until you obtain a smooth cream.
Take the figs by their stems, dip them in the chocolate several times, making certain they are completely covered, and put them on a rack placed over a cookie sheet to catch drips. When you have finished dipping, chill the figs in the refrigerator until it is time to serve them.
