Figs in Cabernet Sauvignon with Almond Ice Cream

1469 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients


Creme anglaise
1	quart	milk
1/2	pound	sugar
12	large	egg yolks	reserve the whites
1	x	vanilla bean	paste

figs
2	each	figs	ripe
6	ounces	wine	Cabernet Sauvignon
1	x	sugar

assembly
1	cup	almonds	sliced, blanched
2	ounces	pistachio nuts	paste

Directions

In a saucepan, bring milk to a boil.

Place the sugar and egg yolks in a mixer or bowl and whip well, then add vanilla bean paste.

Add milk to the sugar and eggs, while whipping.

Put this mixture into a large metal bowl and heat slowly.

Using a wooden spatula, move egg yolks around so they will not cook.

When puffed and mixed, cool by placing the bowl in ice water.

Peel the figs, cut in half and sprinkle tops with sugar.

Place them in a flat bowl with the wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Port) and marinate overnight (at least 2 - 3 hours).

Reserve marinade and figs.

Pour the Creme Anglaise into a saucepan, mix with 3/4 cups of machine.

To serve, put the figs on a plate.

Shape the chilled Creme Anglaise into quenelles and add to the plates.

Pour marinade over the figs, add whipped cream mixed with sugar.

Sprinkle with almonds (chopped) and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 899g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1469 41% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 67.0g	103%
Saturated Fat 19.0g	93%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1298mg	433%
Sodium 256mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 165.0g	55%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	34%
Sugars 151.0g
Protein 46.0g	91%

Vitamin A	50%		Vitamin C	4%
Calcium	86%		Iron	34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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