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🍰 Gratinated Fig and Nut Bake

353 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 figs
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds
• 20 g butter (1 tbsp)
• 0.5 organic lemon
• 1 egg
• 100 g low-fat quark
• 1 tbsp coconut blossom sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• salt

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the figs thoroughly under running water.
2. 2. Remove the tough stem attachments from the top of the fruits.
3. 3. Cut a cross shape into the top of each fig.
4. 4. Gently squeeze the fruits to help them open up.
5. 5. Place the prepared figs into a small baking dish.
6. 6. Drizzle maple syrup evenly over the figs.
7. 7. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top.
8. 8. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
9. 9. Wash the lemon and pat it dry.
10. 10. Grate the fine yellow zest of the lemon.
11. 11. Separate the egg: carefully lift the yolk away from the white.
12. 12. Whisk the egg yolk with the quark in a bowl.
13. 13. Add the melted butter to the quark mixture.
14. 14. Add the lemon zest to the bowl.
15. 15. Add half of the coconut blossom sugar.
16. 16. Add the cornstarch to the mixture.
17. 17. Whisk everything until smooth and creamy.
18. 18. Add a pinch of salt to the egg white.
19. 19. Beat the egg white with a mixer until stiff.
20. 20. Let the remaining coconut blossom sugar trickle in slowly.
21. 21. Continue beating until the snow is firm.
22. 22. Gently fold the egg white snow into the quark mixture.
23. 23. Spoon the finished cream over the figs.
24. 24. Place the baking dish onto a baking sheet.
25. 25. Preheat the oven with the grill function.
26. 26. Place the tray on the lowest rack.
27. 27. Gratinate the figs for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
28. 28. Dust the bake with powdered sugar if desired.
29. 29. Serve the dish warm.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 353
• Protein: 14 g · Fett/Fat: 17 g · Carbs: 35 g