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Fig Gratin

Fig Gratin

with Yogurt and Almonds
30 min.
Time:
478
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
54 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
4 Figs
2 Tbsps Amaretto (or almond syrup)
2 Tbsps slivered almonds
1 Tbsp butter
½ lemon
1 egg
4 ozs Sour cream
3 Tbsps cane sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
salt
powdered sugar (optional)
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Preparation
1.
Fig Gratin preparation step 1

Rinse the figs and trim off stems.

2.
Fig Gratin preparation step 2

Cut a cross in the top of the fruit, squeeze a little to open the cut area and place in a small baking dish.

3.
Fig Gratin preparation step 3

Drizzle the Amaretto or almond syrup over the figs.

4.
Fig Gratin preparation step 4

Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly over the figs. Melt the butter in a small pot. Rinse the lemon, wipe dry and finely grate the zest.

5.
Fig Gratin preparation step 5

Separate the egg. Combine yolk, quark, melted butter, lemon zest, cornstarch and half the sugar and beat until creamy.

6.
Fig Gratin preparation step 6

Whisk egg white with a pinch of salt and the remaining sugar. Beat until stiff.

7.
Fig Gratin preparation step 7

Gently fold the egg white mixture into the sour cream mixture and stir until just combined.

8.
Fig Gratin preparation step 8

Spoon the sour cream mixture over the figs. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet and place on the bottom oven rack.

Broil until golden brown, 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar to taste and serve.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie478 cal.(23 %)
Protein15 g(15 %)
Fat20 g(17 %)
Carbohydrates55 g(37 %)
Sugar added31 g(124 %)
Roughage5.5 g(18 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

This gratin is seductively sweet, and thanks to the eggs and curd cheese, is rich in protein as well. 

Even smarter

Even smarter

For a variation on this recipe, prepare only half of the figs and serve with 1 or 2 scoops of ice cream.

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