FIG AND CHEESE FLOWERS

Serve 6.

You will need:

• 12 fresh figs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• ½ tsp grated lemon peel
• ¾ tsp vanilla
• 12 almonds

METHOD

1. Cut stems of figs.
2. Cut through each fig into 4 petals by cutting through from stem end to about 1cm from other end.
3. Blend cottage cheese, lemon and vanilla until smooth.
4. To serve, stand 2 to 3 figs on each plate, gently open into flowers, spoon about 2 teaspoons of cheese mixture into the flower and top with an almond.

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