Ingredients

• 2 cups mascarpone
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons icing sugar (confectioners')
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 pint fresh figs, halved
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

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Instructions

1. Special equipment: An electric mixer
2. For the cream: In an electric mixer whip the mascarpone until smooth. Continue whipping and slowly add the cream in a steady stream. Add the sugar and whip for 3 minutes.
3. For the figs: In a small pot combine the orange juice, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and zest.
4. Boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Preheat the broiler.
6. Toss the figs with the glaze and spread, cut side up, in a single layer on a baking sheet.
7. Cook under the broiler for 6 to 8 minutes, until lightly caramelized. Serve the warm figs with the mascarpone cream and toasted walnuts.