Millefeuille of Fresh Figs and Ricotta
Millefeuille of Fresh Figs and Ricotta might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 250 calories, 7g of protein, and 10g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up balsamic vinegar, phyllo dough, mission figs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Brush a large, shallow baking sheet with some butter and lay 1 phyllo sheet on top. (Cover remaining phyllo with a damp cloth.)
Brush phyllo with butter and sprinkle on 1 teaspoon sugar.
Layer another phyllo sheet on top and press down. Repeat layering until you use all sheets, ending with 1 teaspoon sugar on top.
Cut phyllo stack into 32 equal squares.
Bake until squares are golden brown and crisp, 15 to 17 minutes.
Place a dab of ricotta mix on a plate. Top with 1 phyllo square, 1 tbsp ricotta and fig slices. Repeat for a total of 4 layers.
Sprinkle with black pepper.
Drizzle plate with balsamic reduction and scatter pine nuts around. Repeat.