Fresh Chocolate-Covered Figs (Fichi Freschi Al Cioccolato)

Yield: 5 figs

Ingredients:

• 5 fresh figs
• 4 ounces (113 g) 70% dark chocolate, broken into pieces
• ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cloves
• ¼ cup (60 ml) finely chopped hazelnuts
• Sea salt, optional

Method:

Cut the figs in half lengthwise.

In a glass bowl set over a saucepan half-filled with gently simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring until it is silky smooth.

Stir in the ground cloves and remove from heat.

Holding it by the stem end, dip a fig half into the chocolate until the bottom half is coated.

Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts (and sea salt, if using).

Transfer to a lined baking sheet.

Repeat for remaining figs.

Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm.

Buon appetito!