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If you're looking for an easy yet sophisticated dessert, Spiced Roasted Figs with Hazelnuts and Vanilla Ice Cream are simply elegant as well as super tasty!
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Spiced Roasted Figs with Hazelnuts and Vanilla Ice cream

If you're looking for an easy yet sophisticated dessert, Spice Roasted Figs with Hazelnuts and Vanilla Ice Cream are simply elegant as well as super tasty!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
  • 8 ripe figs halved lengthwise
  • 1 1/3 cups Vanilla Ice Cream link in notes for homemade
  • 1/4 cup hazelnuts blanched, toasted, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • Position broiler rack 6 inches from heat source and preheat broiler. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. 
  • In a small bowl, mix sugar and spices. One at a time, dip figs, cut side down, in sugar mixture to coat. Then coat figs a second time with sugar mixture and arrange cut side up on baking sheet. Broil figs, watching closely, for about 4 minutes, or until sugar melts and begins to caramelize and figs soften slightly and begin to ooze their juice.
  • Divide figs among 4 bowls. Spoon 1/3 cup of Vanilla Ice Cream into each bowl and sprinkle with hazelnuts.

Notes

How to make the best homemade vanilla ice cream you'll ever enjoy: https://selfproclaimedfoodie.com/extreme-vanilla-bean-ice-cream/

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg