Broiled Figs with Oranges and Sherry Cream

• 1 cup chilled whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons golden brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons cream Sherry
• 6 oranges, peeled, white pith removed, sliced into rounds
• Chopped fresh mint
• 12 fresh figs, halved lengthwise
• Golden brown sugar
• Cream Sherry

1. Whip cream with 3 tablespoons brown sugar to soft peaks.
2. Add 3 tablespoons Sherry and beat to firm peaks.
3. Cover and chill.
4. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.)
5. Preheat broiler.
6. Arrange oranges in ring around center of each plate.
7. Top with mint.
8. Arrange figs cut side up in broilerproof pan.
9. Sprinkle with brown sugar and Sherry.
10. Broil until sugar begins to caramelize.
11. Mound cream in center of each plate.
12. Top with figs and serve.

chilled whipping cream, golden brown sugar, cream sherry, oranges, fresh mint, fresh figs, golden brown sugar, cream sherry

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/broiled-figs-with-oranges-and-sherry-cream-2208 (may not work)