Figs coated with chocolate and nuts
About:
Fresh figs are dipped in melted dark chocolate and dipped in your favourite nuts/sprinkles. It can be served as a healthy treat. Chocolate, nuts and figs with Cornflakes instantly transform into a simple sophisticated dessert.
Health benefits:
One of the most impressive nutrients in fresh figs is its fiber. Fiber helps keep your digestive system working efficiently. A fiber-rich diet also helps lower your overall cholesterol levels. Eating a diet rich in fiber is also a smart way to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, and potentially reduce your chances of getting certain types of cancer.
Yields: 5-6
Preparation time: 5mins
Cooking time: 5mins
Ingredients:
- Fresh figs-6num (washed and pat dried)
- Dark chocolate (70%)-100gms
- Toasted and chopped nuts-2tbsp
- Crunchy nut cornflakes-2/3cup
Procedure:
- Cornflakes can be crushed either in the food processor/blender.
- Line a large sheet tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- Transfer crushed nuts and cornflakes in a shallow dish and set aside.
Melting the chocolate:
- Break/chop into small pieces; place a double boiler (a saucepan filled with 1-2inches of water with glass/metal bowl over the top) over low heat. Do not over heat the chocolate; melt the chocolate just until smooth.
- Dip a clean and completely dry fig by holding the stem carefully into the chocolate, coating it about hallway up ( I like to use the spoon to help coat this) shake off any excess chocolate.
- Roll the bottom in nuts and corn flakes mixture and transfer to the sheet tray.
- Set the figs aside in the cool place/ refrigerate for 20-30 minutes
Serve immediately.
Note:
- Alternatively desiccated coconut/ sprinkler can be used
Posted on August 13, 2014, in Appetizers, Indian, International, Kids recipes, Sweets and tagged Chitras healthy kitchen, drchdietfood, Figs coated with chocolate. Bookmark the permalink. 47 Comments.
I have a TON of figs growing in my yard, this gives me great ideas! thank you 🙂
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Andy – fresh figs in garden..Make me feel jealous…Glad you liked this recipe
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I can’t wait to give it a try 🙂
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So nice.. Wait to hear how you liked this recipe Andy
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Will let you know for sure!
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Thanks Andy..a photo of the same will be an added bonus..
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Absolutely for sure, I’ll try to make it as pretty 😀
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You made my day Andy
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My pleasure 😉
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Oh my Chitra, love this. Figs are so good just about my favorite. Fig and chocolate is a wonderful combination. Beautifully done.
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Thanks Suzanne..glad you liked it
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We have a few figs on our tree now. Assuming they make it I will have to try this. Thanks for the idea!
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Thank you and so nice that you liked it..wait to hear how this turned out
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Yum!
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Thanks Karyl
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Oh Chitra, this is so amazing, what a fantastic idea, love it!
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Thanx Perma. …myself and hubby love figs but little one doesn’t so just to make her eat tried this variation.. …thanx a bunch. …
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I love chocolate coated with fruits tried strawberry and grapes fig is awesome idea
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Wanted to make my princess eat fresh fruits so tried this variation and she liked it. …thanx Vidya. ….
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Awesome 🙂
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This was all scheduled in hurry before my travel just praying everything goes fine….thanx dear…
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Going on dear very hectic…weather is very fluctuating as well…
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I love it Chitra 🙂
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Thanks Liz
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Oh my gosh, I absolutely love this recipe! I love fresh figs and I love dark chocolate, and the two together sounds amazing. And they are so gorgeous! Also had no idea about figs and fiber – love that you include this info in your blog!! Thanks!
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So nice you liked the recipe as well health benefits HD. Including health benefits was a concept by my hubby who is the backbone of this blog..I should thank him and happy that you noticed it…
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Amazing idea 🙂
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Thanks friend
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Riquisimo… un dulce natural xD
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Thank you so much
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Super easy and tasty recipe! Thank s a lot for sharing!
Regards,
Sindhu
Tantu
The Arts & Me
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Glad you liked it Sindhu…
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super like…….. 🙂
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Thanks Jayeeta
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Love this Chitra! Totally gorgeous! 🙂
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Thanks Radhika..happy you liked it
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Yes please
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They look marvelous! Stunning & ooh so pretty too! Like little jewels!
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Thanks Sophie…Glad Figs queen liked it…
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Reblogged this on Your Vegan Recipes.
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Thank you
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that looks so delicious!
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Thank you for the visit and sweet feedback 🙂
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love figs!!! and chocolate alongwith, so delish!! 🙂
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Thanks Tanvee 🙂
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That is an unusual combination for me. I’m going to have to try this, especially as figs are in season.
Good timing, eh. 😉
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Thanks Steven this combo was quite nice…think you will like it too
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