The Amuse-bouche, that is French for amuse the mouth (My high school French teacher would be so proud), is a course that precedes the appetizer. It is intended to be one simple bite with a complex flavor. I for one find it very hard to create little bites like this one, but this was not one of those times. I first prepared this for Shawn on Valentine’s Day, and now I get bugged to make it again on a regular basis. Only trouble is finding good figs. So when you come across some, grab yourself some, and mail me some as well. I think this will be a staple at Christmas.
2 cups Figs
1 cup Ricotta Cheese
6 oz. chopped Pistachios
¼ cup Honey
Toast Pistachios in a med Skillet. These will burn quickly. The oils will take the nuts from warm to roasted to burnt inside of 1-2 min, so watch them very carefully. Let them cool.
Cut figs in half long ways, and deseed. Fold nuts into Ricotta Cheese. Stuff Figs with the nut and cheese mixture. Drizzle with honey and serve.
Enjoy!
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