Charred Mangoes with Ricotta, Honey and Caramelized Lime
- 2 large, ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into 2 halves each (2 pounds total)
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large cinnamon stick
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped
- 2 medium limes, halved crosswise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- Heat a grill pan over moderately high heat until hot.
- In a medium bowl, toss the mango halves with the olive oil.
- Grill the mangoes over moderately high heat until nicely charred on all sides, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer to a cutting board and cut each half into 6 wedges.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the honey, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean and seeds and 1/4 cup of water.
- Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the syrup coats the back of a spoon, about 7 minutes.
- Discard the vanilla bean and cinnamon stick.
- Sprinkle the lime halves with the sugar.
- Grill, cut side down, until the sugar caramelizes, about 4 minutes.
- Arrange the charred mangoes on plates.
- Dollop the ricotta alongside and drizzle with the honey syrup.
- Serve with the caramelized lime halves.
mangoes, extravirgin olive oil, honey, cinnamon stick, vanilla bean, medium limes, sugar, fresh ricotta cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/charred-mangoes-ricotta-honey-and-caramelized-lime (may not work)