Fresh Figs Dipped In Chocolate

Published: August 15, 2014 | By: Kristina Stosek

Prep Time 15 Minutes

Difficulty Beginner

Cook Time 5 Minutes

Serves 16 figs

Average Rating: 5 | Rated By: 2 users

When fresh figs are in season they are sweet and juicy. Dressing them up with chocolate sauce and pecans makes a delightful light dessert or a healthy snack. Fresh figs are well known for their many health benefits

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Ingredients

7 oz. GF dark chocolate, broken into small pieces or GF chocolate chips

½ cup pure pumpkin seed or hazelnut butter

1 cup raw pecans, finely chopped

About 16 small fresh figs

Instructions

Place nut butter and chocolate into a heavy bottom small saucepan and while stirring over low heat melt the butter and chocolate and mix together, creating a chocolate sauce

Dip each fig into the chocolate sauce and coat the fig ¾ way up. Roll in pecans

Place on a tray and chill for 45 minutes before serving

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