California Fresh Figs, Gingered Mascarpone

• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, finely chopped
• 2 12 tablespoons sugar
• 18 teaspoon vanilla
• 26 fresh figs, small California, ripe, yet firm (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• mint sprig, for garnish
• cracker, sweet round (vanilla wafers fine)

1. Stir mascarpone, crystallized ginger, sugar and vanilla together in small bowl.
2. Cover and chill.
3. For a fig platter, scoop mascarpone mixture onto cold plate.
4. Surround with figs.
5. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve with sweet crackers or wafers.
6. Alternatively, for individual appetizers, spread mascarpone mixture onto crackers.
7. Slice figs and arrange on top.
8. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with mint sprigs.

mascarpone cheese, ginger, sugar, vanilla, fresh figs, mint sprig, vanilla wafers

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/california-fresh-figs-gingered-mascarpone-382620 (may not work)