Care for dessert? Deliciously sweet with a rich, creamy texture, this combination of figs, port, cinnamon and ricotta cheese drizzled with honey is enough to make anyone's heart skip a beat with pure pleasure. Could it be due to the fact this recipe is loaded with with aphrodisiacs? You decide....

Port Marinated Figs with Cinnamon Spiked Ricotta Cheese
Serves 2 - 4

Ingredients:

• 5 fresh figs, cut in half lengthwise
• 1/4 cup demerara sugar
• 1/4 cup vintage port
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp of honey per serving
• optional: garnish with 3-4 mint leaves, thinly sliced or chopped pistachios

Directions:

1. Place figs cut side down in a large deep dish. Pour in port and let marinate for 1 hour.
2. Remove figs from port marinade -set port aside
3. Place figs, cut side up on an aluminum foil wrapped grill tray
4. Sprinkle figs with sugar and broil until the figs begin to brown.
5. Remove figs from oven and set aside to lightly cool
6. Place the port sauce over medium heat and cook until warmed
   
7. Place the ricotta cheese in a boil, add cinnamon and whisk together until ricotta is smooth and cream

Plating the Dish:

1. Place 5 fig halves on a plate, cut side up
2. Add a dollop of ricotta cheese on the side
3. Pour warm port sauce over the figs
4. Drizzle honey over the ricotta
5. Garnish with mint strips or chopped pistachios