Figs and Whipping Cream Bombe

This no-bake bombe made by layering fresh fig slices, whipped cream, and ladyfingers dipped in milk and brandy is an easy, elegant dessert.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 323 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon brandy
• ½ cup cold milk
• 12 fresh figs, sliced crosswise
• 12 savoiardi biscuits (ladyfingers)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a bowl with plastic wrap. Arrange fig slices in an even layer on the bottom and sides of the bowl.

Step 2

Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Dollop 2 tablespoons of cream in the bottom of the bowl.

Step 3

Mix milk and brandy together in a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of 2 ladyfingers into the milk mixture; place on top of the whipped cream in the bowl. Repeat layering remaining whipped cream and dipped ladyfingers, ending with a layer of ladyfingers. Cover with plastic wrap.

Step 4

Refrigerate bombe until set, 6 hours to overnight.

Step 5

Place a serving plate on top of the bowl; flip. Lift bowl off bombe and peel away plastic wrap.