Chilled Grilled Black Figs with Virginia Country Ham and Lime Cream

2013-06-20

Cuisine: American
Skill Level: Easy

Servings : 6

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Ingredients

12 black Figs, sliced in ½ length wise
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp sugar
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup lime juice
pinch nutmeg
2 limes
6 oz thinly sliced Virginia country ham
4 tsp snipped chives and flowers

Method

Step 1

Brush figs with oil. Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over figs. Broil or grill 2-3 mins until soft but still hold shape. Mix cream til soft peaks. Slowly add lime juice and nutmeg to form a thick sauce. Serve: Cut limes in half and level on the bottom. Place on plate and surround with fig halves, drapes with ham and pipe with lime cream in a lacy pattern. Sprinkle with chives. Do ahead: Can do ahead except lime cream, Refrigerate. Could use lime coulis as a base.

Step 2