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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