Fig and nut logs

Babiche Martens

A little on the decadent side, these fig and nut logs are perfect sliced and served with cheese or a coffee, making occasions extra special. Get on to making them now and they will last for a month in the fridge. Not that they’re likely to hang around long.

Ingredients

200 g	Dried figs (Main)
200 g	Nuts, (Angela used pecans) (Main)
½ cup	Dates (Main)
150 g	Dark chocolate
2 tsp	Cinnamon
1 tsp	Nutmeg
1 Tbsp	Brandy

Directions

1. Into the bowl of a kitchen processor, place the figs, nuts and dates and process until almost smooth. Add the chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg and brandy and blitz until well combined.
2. Place onto the bench, divide into thirds and roll into even-sized logs. Wrap in paper and refrigerate.
3. Slice to serve.

More of Angela's Christmas treats

• Christmas mince tarts
• Date and white chocolate balls