This nutty, sweet fig cake is a wonderful addition to your cheese plate offerings.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Inactive Time3 daysd
Total Time3 daysd10 minutesmins
Servings: 12servings
Ingredients
1pounddried Mission figs
1/2cupsliced almonds
1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
1teaspoonanise seeds
2tablespoonsrum
1-2tablespoonshoney
Instructions
Pour figs and almonds into food processor and pulse together until well chopped.
Add cinnamon, anise, rum, and 1 tablespoon honey, and pulse until mixture starts to come together.
Stir in final tablespoon honey, if needed. The mixture should be sticky and hold together well.
Press mixture into wax-paper lined baking pans or wrap into a cylinder. If using pans, place waxed paper or parchment on top and weigh down, using canned tomatoes or another heavy item.
Let rest for at least three days before eating. Will keep at room temperature for months.