Fresh fig desserts - simple & gluten-free
If you are looking for fresh fig dessert recipes, this is where figs really shine. Their natural sweetness means you often don't need much additional sugar, particularly when using very ripe figs.
Fresh fig and mascarpone dessert
Mascarpone and figs are a natural combination.
Simply layer fresh figs with mascarpone and a little honey in small glasses. Add crushed biscuits or toasted nuts for texture.
You can also add a few drops of balsamic glaze. The combination of creamy mascarpone, sweet figs and slightly acidic balsamic is delicious.
Fresh fig cake
A simple fig cake is another excellent way to use a large quantity of ripe figs.
Fresh figs can be baked into almond cakes, yogurt cakes, olive oil cakes, ricotta cakes, upside-down cakes and rustic Italian cakes.
The fruit becomes soft and jammy during baking, while the edges caramelize slightly. For an Italian-inspired version, try combining fresh figs with almonds, ricotta, lemon zest or rosemary.
Figs with dark chocolate
Fresh figs and dark chocolate make a wonderful combination.
Cut the figs in half and serve them with melted dark chocolate, or bake them briefly and add chocolate just before serving.
For a more sophisticated dessert, combine figs, dark chocolate, toasted hazelnuts and a little sea salt.
Fresh figs with ice cream
Sometimes you don't need a recipe at all.
Cut ripe fresh figs into quarters and serve them over vanilla, fior di latte or yogurt ice cream.
Add a drizzle of honey and some toasted almonds and you have an effortless late-summer dessert.
