Mascarpone-filled Figs or Apricots With Amaretto

• ounces mascarpone cheese or 3 ounces cream cheese↗3 3
• tablespoons sour cream↗2 2
• tablespoon confectioners' sugar↗1 1
• fresh figs or 6 canned apricot halves, drained,patted dry↗6 6
• tablespoons pine nuts, toasted↗2 2
• teaspoon ground cinnamon↗1⁄8 1/8
• tablespoons Amaretto or 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy↗1 1⁄2 1 1/2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Blend mascarpone, sour cream and confectioners’ sugar in food processor until smooth.

2. 2

   Cut deep slit in each fig; squeeze gently to open; spoon cheese mixture into each fig or mound on each apricot half; sprinkle with nuts, then cinnamon; drizzle amaretto over and serve.