Grilled Fresh Figs & Caramelized Bananas w/Cream

INGREDIENTS

FIGS AND BANANAS

• 2 Fresh figs, halved
• 1 Ripe banana, peeled and sliced
• Extra virgin olive oil to coat fruit

MASCARPONE CREAM

• 1 ounce Frangelico
• 1 ounce Baileys Irish cream
• 250 ml Mascarpone cheese

BALSAMIC SYRUP

• 2 cups Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbls Packed brown sugar

PREPARATION

FIGS AND BANANAS

1. Cut figs in half and bananas in half and in quaters.
2. Toss figs and bananas in olive oil, just enough to prevent sticking to the grill.
3. Grill figs on high for 5 minutes and bananas for about 2 miutes just to mark.

MASCARPONE CREAM

1. Stir frangelico and baileys into mascarpone cheese and set aside.

BALSAMIC SYRUP

1. Reduce balsamic vinegar and brown sugar until it reaches a syrup consistency.
2. Let cool.

ASSEMBLY

1. Swirl the balsamic syrup in middle of plate.
2. Place a dollop of mascarpone mixture in the middle.
3. Surround wiith bananas and figs.
4. Garnish with fresh mint and toasted nuts.