Ingredients

serves 2

　　1 cup fresh whole-milk ricotta

　　2 teaspoons honey, plus more for drizzling

　　1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

　　1/4 cup turbinado sugar

　　8 large ripe figs, with stems, cut in half lengthwise

　　

Step 1

Preheat the broiler, setting the rack as high as possible.

　　

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, honey, and salt.

　　

Step 3

Sprinkle the sugar on a small plate and dip each fig half, cut side down, into it, coating the entire surface with a thin, even layer. Place the figs, sugar side up, on a baking sheet and place it under the broiler. Broil for 4 to 6 minutes, or until all the sugar is completely melted and dark brown. Watch closely!

　　

Step 4

Serve with the ricotta mixture and an additional drizzle of honey

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