Dried figs recipes

Dried figs recipes


Do you like figs and find them delicious, but basically you do not know how to include them in your daily diet, other than eating them raw or as dried figs? Many are afraid to experiment dried figs recipes. They even think that a fruit so sweet does not blend well in a main course, as part of a fresh salad or even as an appetizer on the table.

But this could not be further from the truth. In fact, there are so many fresh or dried figs recipes that even use them as their main ingredient. The special taste of this fruit adds a magical note to every dish. After all, it is the antitheses that transform a recipe from an ordinary meal to a masterpiece. Therefore, you can experiment and discover the delicious creations that you like the most.

Familiarize yourself with each recipe with dried figs, trying delicious combinations that are ordinary but also even more eccentric. Try to discover your personal balance, so that you can enjoy the fruity taste of the fig, without overshadowing the dish. Dried figs recipes are meant to enhance the taste of the fruit, while emphasizing even the simplest ingredients. Experiment with sweet and astringent notes, broadening your taste horizons and surprising your palate uniquely.

Below, you will find some of our favorite recipes with dried figs. They are easy and fast, while at the same time they highlight the authentic taste of the fig and offer magical explosions of gastronomic perfection in every bite. Of course, you can let your imagination travel freely, so that you can compose even more creative recipes, which will deify the fig as a raw material and you as a creator.

Whether you are a fan of traditional cuisine, or you prefer to unite seemingly opposite worlds of culinary art, or you are looking for something fast or something more festive, do not hesitate to create even the most complex recipe with dried figs. The result will definitely reward you for your endeavors!

Recipes

Dried figs cake

Dried figs cake

Dried figs should soak in boiling water for 30 minutes. Then you should cut them into small pieces. In a bowl, mix the eggs, olive oil and yogurt. Once mixed, add the solid ingredients. Finally, once the mixture is homogenized, add the fig pieces. Put in a pan and bake in a preheated oven at 170 C for about an hour.

Ingredients:

  • 200 gr. dried figs
  • 225 gr. all-purpose flour
  • 200 gr. brown sugar
  • 100 ml olive oil
  • 100 ml Greek strained yogurt
  • 3 eggs
  • Baking Powder (1 package or 2 tsp)
  • Cinnamon (2 tsp)
  • Vanillin (1 pack)

Energy Balls with dried figs

Energy Balls with dried figs

Soak the figs in brandy or boiling water. Grind them in the blender and add the remaining ingredients. In the end, shape the mixture into a spherical shape, in the size you want. Ideally, each energy ball should be bite-sized. Put it in the fridge and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 5 dried figs
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds)
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 tsp peanut butter
  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil

Figs with prosciutto (fresh or dried figs)

Figs with prosciutto (fresh or dried figs)

This is a very easy recipe, ideal for a healthy snack. Cut the figs into 2 pieces. Place a slice of prosciutto, add 2 tbsp. soft cheese, and finally place the fig. If you want, you can also add balsamic vinegar, honey or any spice of your preference. Keep refrigerated and eaten with nuts, toast or rice wafers, for light treats.

Ingredients:

  • 6 figs (fresh or dried)
  • 12 slices of prosciutto
  • 100 gr. soft cheese (DOMOKOU or Philadelphia cottage cheese)
  • Honey (optional for sprinkling on top)

Tart with figs and soft cheese

Tart with figs and soft cheese

First we prepare our dough. Add the flour, butter and salt and whisk gently. Then add the egg yolk. Once the dough is ready, leave it in the fridge, covered with cling film for around 60 minutes. Mix the filling ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200 C and bake the dough for about 15 minutes, after having placed it in a buttered tart pan and having pierced the dough several times with a fork. Then add the filling and bake for another 15 minutes. Let it cool and enjoy!

Ingredients for the dough:

  • 200 gr. all-purpose flour
  • 110 gr. butter
  • 1/4 tbsp. salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 tbsp. cold water (optional)

Ingredients for the filling:

  • 500 gr. goat cheese
  • 500 gr. cream cheese
  • 80 gr. fig jam
  • 2 fresh figs, cut into round slices
  • 1 cup walnuts or almonds
  • Pepper