Robiola-Stuffed Figs

Name: Robiola-Stuffed Figs
Yield: Makes 15
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. pomegranate seeds; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp. honey; 8 oz. robiola cheese, rind removed, at room temperature; 1 pint figs (about 15), stemmed; fresh dill sprigs, to garnish

Preparation info

Makes
15

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Italian Comfort Food

By The Editors of Saveur

Published 2015

About

Pungent robiola cheese hails from the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. As it warms to room temperature, the cheese begins to slump and its sharp flavors come into focus, making it the perfect foil for sweet accompaniments. Other soft cheeses, such as Brie or ricotta, can be substituted in this easy no-cook appetizer.

Ingredients

1 pint figs (about 15), stemmed
8 oz. robiola cheese, rind removed, at room temperature
2

Europe
Italy
Starter
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Lombardy
Mediterranean

Method

Working from the stem end of each fig and using a paring knife, cut an X about halfway toward base; set aside. Combine robiola, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Spoon filling into a piping bag with a plain ½″ tip and pipe about 1 tsp. into each fig. Garnish each fig with pomegranate seeds and dill sprigs.