Dessert Vinaigrette For Figs

By Rozanne Gold

Updated November 4, 2025

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(10)
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Vinaigrettes lend lightness and sparkle to food, but they generally land before the dessert course. But here, a warm orange vinaigrette livens up figs for a light and delicious dessert. This easy recipe, which was inspired by one from Michael Moorhouse, the pastry chef at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, comes together quickly.

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Ingredients

Yield:2 cups

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • ¼ cup Champagne vinegar

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • ¼ cup melted butter

  • 12 to 16 figs

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Nutritional analysis per serving

54 grams carbs; 31 milligrams cholesterol; 791 calories; 43 grams monosaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams saturated fat; 66 grams fat; 5 grams fiber; 5 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein; 47 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Warm orange juice in a small saucepan. Add vinegar and sugar, and cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves. (Do not boil.) Whisk in oil and then butter until dressing emulsifies.

  2. Step 2

    Wash fresh figs, and remove stems. Slice figs, and arrange in decorative pattern on a plate. Pour warm dressing on top; serve.

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todd sf

I haven’t made this, but 16 figs plus 2 cups sauce equals figs swimming in sauce.,. It sounds like a good recipe, but come the time I try it, I’ll be adjusting the measures....

Sanjay

How many people is this recipe for? I see it yields 2 cups.

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