Honey Figs with Sweet Mascarpone Cream

Place your figs in a small baking dish, tight enough that the figs can stand upright. Cut an X at the top of the figs so that they open slightly. Drizzle the honey in and around the figs. Bake in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes and let them sit under the broiler for the last minute or two.

For the cream, place the remaining ingredients in the bowl of your electric mixer. Using the whisk attachment, beat on high speed till light and fluffy. (I occasionally add about 1/8 teaspoon of a spice, such as cardamom!)

Serve the warm figs with a couple of spoonfuls of the honey juice and a dollop of sweet cream and garnish with pistachios!