Fig fool

Adding zesty flavours to figs when cooking them slowly in the oven intensifies the flavour. Fold them through a deliciously light creamy mixture to make this fool. Needless to say, feel free to add a little extra Cointreau.

Ingredients

6	Ripe figs, halved (Main)
2 tsp	Grated ginger
2 Tbsp	Runny honey
1 Tbsp	Orange zest
2 Tbsp	Orange juice
¼ cup	Cointreau
1 cup	Lightly whipped cream
½ cup	Creme fraiche
8	Amaretti biscuits

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 170C.

2. Into a baking dish place the figs. Sprinkle over the ginger, honey, zest, juice and Cointreau. Cover and place into the oven for 40 minutes until really soft and squishy. Depending on the ripeness of the figs it may take a little longer. Mash with a fork, then cool.

3. Place the cream and creme fraiche in a medium-sized bowl and crush in 4 Amaretti biscuits. Gently fold through the figs and serve in glasses or small bowls.

4. Place the remaining Amoretti on the side.