Caramelised Figs with Balsamic Vinegar, Rosemary and Ricotta | Gordon Ramsay

[@fuzzyone99]

I like this calm side of Gordon.

[@antagonist8629]

fuzzyone99 you fucking donkey

[@Postghost]

It's important that people realize that balsamic vinegar is not actually vinegar in the sense of the other vinegars, it's more a reduction of sorts; hence why chemically it doesn't act the same as true vinegars - a good thing to be aware of in cooking IMO.

[@CatLover-23]

Thanks for sharing this......

[@mctanyeli]

I tried this at home, and I have to admit, it was one of the most exciting desserts I've ever had. Caramel and balsamic work together incredibly, and if the figs are fresh, they taste amazing. Ramsey, you mad Brit, thank you for this.

[@user-lv4ov5rp6d]

Do you have to use rosemary stick?

[@mctanyeli]

@@user-lv4ov5rp6d No, if you don't particularly enjoy rosemary, you can leave them out. One time I didn't have rosemary available, so I made this without it. But rosemary sticks do help balancing the intense flavors of sweet caramel and tart balsamic. So maybe use another kind of herb? Basil or sage perhaps?

[@אביב-ת7ל]

@@mctanyeli responding after 6 years. what a king

[@eylulvv]

@@אביב-ת7ל lmaoo

[@rme1883]

So you can taste the rosemary? I was wondering if the flavour would travel through from the sticks

[@MyAura]

I was hoping he'd cut the figs in half to see the inside

[@kabisikletamba142]

+1corn Their maybe wasp in it! 😅

[@DarkNexus530]

Main reason why I don't like figs. >_

[@iamthebroker]

He didn’t want to chance they weren’t cooked properly....

[@TheHungarianOak]

@@iamthebroker are you joking, you can see that even before cooking they were ripe

[@iamthebroker]

@@TheHungarianOak wtf are you talking about? ESL?

[@Shaylob]

I love that the figs double in size because they soak it all in. I wanted to reach into the screen and try one! Literally never tried figs or the cheese but they look divine.

[@PixelBrainMush]

I love how one of the best chefs in the world has a sense of humility when he's not showing restaurant owners and wannabe chefs how little they know in person. He only yells at you when you deserve it.

[@govindamparamanandam1]

This was fascinating to watch. We have a tree full of ripe figs to harvest tomorrow and I was looking for recipes. Quite labor intensive but looks worth it.

[@nasrinkhosravi9324]

I love this recipe thank you Gordon !!!! My mom use to make a jam with figs just look like this but it was jam & the figs stayed the same shape but doubled the size !!!

[@denniskatinas]

Growing figs is easy, at the Ourfigs forum I learned how. Got about 30 varieties now. Such joy.

[@danielletauber69]

that is awesome!! i truly wish i had thirty varieties!!!

[@TheRickie41]

I'm lucky to live in the center of France and so St Maure goat cheese is easy to come by. I've placed on of those delicious figs on a tin slice of St.Maure, a very lovely sweet-sour and salt contrast! A bit more rustique, but very lovely cheese and fruit dish. Thank you so much for the beautiful recipy!!

[@Colajumps]

I would LOVE if gordon ramsay would present the done dish - cutting it open and describing smells, taste and consistence. Great videos anyway!

[@tikrasseo]

I'm so doing that D: Probably gonna burn the figs and fuck up the caramel >.>

[@gordonramsay]

tikrasseo So cook them less. Good luck

[@isabell6181]

WHAT?! HE REPLIED TO YOU? :( Lucky.

[@larryphoto1867]

Isabel L ahahahhahaah

[@WormyLeWorm]

That's funny. Simple and sound advice too.

[@tikrasseo]

OK, I didn't burn anything, nothing went wrong with the exception of...! I've bought the figs, put them in the refrigirator thinking "I'll do them tomorrow...". After a week of extreme programming I finally remember about the figs. Sadly, they were all covered in mold by that time. I'll use mister Ramsay's favourite phrase to describe my frustration - Fuckin' 'ell!

[@sorrowsmiles13]

I huff rosemary whenever possible! lol. Can't get enough of that scent!

[@Jex134]

Vinegar doesn't sound at all out of place with caramel based desserts - it's pretty common with toffee making.

[@clarahbobarah]

Ello Gordon! For myself and others, who are lactose intolerant, what would you suggest as a substitute for the ricotta cheese? Thanks so much, for all the videos. You inspire me to create mouthwatering desserts for the love of my life. c: He appreciates your videos immensely as well!

[@francisleskowich7875]

I can't stop crying from happiness

[@aishaabdulmajeed195]

i never cooked never even made tea for myself but started watching u has inspired me alot now i have started cooking now at age of 24 i really like u alot u r really very honest person, i have been watching ur videos from 3weeks day n night :)

[@darkrisrad]

You failed to mention… Did you mean 190C or 190F?? I figured this out the hard way. He meant 190C which is 375F.

[@mrbluenun]

Hi, And thanks for the upload of this video. I can confirm Vinegar of the Balsamic kind works in sweets, over puddings, and salads. This vinegar was originally invented as a DRINK! Believe it or not this is true but unless you are prepared to pay equal to well over £60-£100.00+ the Balsamic will be ‘watered down or have a much shorter period of brewing. It is an easy taste to copy as well so get only that from Italy, where it Originated. I have promised myself after thirty years, on keeping some ‘Drinking Balsamic’ (My words just to explain the balsamic I am referring to is both drinkable and can be made into extremely expensive dishes, and whether I have kept it rightly or not to make the taste benefit. I can’t see it will make it worse in any way. I have three containers two 25ml, and 1 50 ml which I got from Harrods, one of the very few places I could actually get the stuff, though I have on research found a few of other places which sell special oils and these Balsamic Vinegars. They are three types but come from the same Town in Italy. The best and almost drinkable Balsamic I have found in the Supermarkets is Tesco’s where multiplying the cost of 250 ml bottles at roughly 15-18 pounds, well I will let you do the Maths. And with this stuff you can add any ’tasteless’ white vinegar English and Japanese are the best bet, to ‘wash’ the thick syrupy ‘last drops from the bottles. Take care mrbluenun

[@VionyTania]

never eaten figs but i hope can make this one soon! hope you can give a lecture or do demo in my class but not in the practical lesson (i'm quite scared but oh well) it'd be amazing because i love to listen chefs talking about their experiences and passion about food (some chefs talked too much tho haha) best regards

[@amandaskyler]

I am ever so fascinated by your cooking Gordon. You have a soft finesse and your voice has an almost sexual, sensual way of describing the food. I can hardly boil water, but you have inspired me to learn.

[@KowitaG]

I once dipped my fingers into a caramel mixture. GG finger ):

[@TheReZisTLust]

Kowita i did too the ice cream was cold

[@PLANDerLinde99]

Do you have a death wish?

[@AnalogX64]

The water that was added to the caramel, was that cold, room temperature or warm water?

[@harryhathaway1086]

I live in N.E. Pa. Near Philadelphia and Trenton,Nj. The ZONE for growing vegetables and fruits is NOT good for many types of fruits + vegetables . Well.....I got lucky one day over 3 years ago when Home Depot was selling small FIG tree's about a foot high, so I bought 2. It was the best thing I did for adding new plants to my garden. They are soooooo delicious right off the branch. The only thing you need to do b4 it starts getting freezing cold is to lay a big bunch of mulch,spagnum moss over the base, use twine to wrap around the bush/small tree and pull all the branches in close to the trunk.Then wrap with burlap, layer it with bubblewrap, another layer of burlap .Make sure there are no openings or gaps at bottom and make a little vent at top of bush for circulation. Its alot of work BUT IT IS DEFINITELY WORTH IT. THERE ARE SO MANY RECIPE'S ON THE INTERNET USING FIGS NOT TO MENTION FIG WINE. If I could do it over I would of planted 4 instead of 2.

[@britishgamer666]

Gordon Ramsey, your the only few people on earth who deserve immortality. I envy your skills, man.

[@nivensewpersad6621]

It goes brilliantly well

[@tradizionalebalsamic]

Here in Modena we also put the Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena P.D.O. directly on the fig, once it has been cooked ....

[@4mpersan]

I'm salivating after watching this, and weeks away from any fresh figs. Woe!

[@itsevruh4404]

It was absolutely superb! Highly recommend!

[@willowdalehouse4777]

how do you eat this? like with a bread stick or as is?

[@westcoast84]

how do you eat this? do you peel the skin off? or just eat the skin and all?

[@Ganzicus]

The whole fig is edible

[@nsalerno91]

This is one of those dishes by Ramsey when you watch it and say ... is this real life?? Dude is a freak of nature.

[@LeVezz]

I can't believe he does all this for us

[@UnknownXV]

You made figs sound and look exciting. You're a mad wizard.

[@georgestrut8779]

Figs are awesome on their own!

[@rbheisman]

Can you teach people how to make the perfect pot brownies

[@Chzydawg]

Get a slab of butter, blitz the pot into it and use the butter for a normal brownie recipe

[@leepeffers9331]

Ok don't listen to that other dudes recipe they'll taste like ass... get a gram of phoenix tears and your favorite box of brownie mix. warm up the oil on LOW and put the phoenix tears and SLOWLY let it dissolve. Follow the directions on the box using your freshly made oil and you'll be amazed. If you can't get a hold of phoenix tears use ear wax, they should have it at a local dispensary.

[@AugustAdvice]

I can't even imagine what Gordon Ramsassy would be like high. :)

[@SantiagoRaga1975]

Could I substitute the figs with bananas and the ricotta with ground turkey?

[@BullShitThat]

Could I substitute this dish for another?

[@abeecee]

That sounds absolutely dreadfull

[@sajjansarkar]

are.. are u serious? ur joking right?

[@kumarpassion]

Oh my fucking goodness?? Wot on earth was that ? Please stay away from cooking, its bad for your health..

[@wmg111]

Nice harmless bit of trolling. Looks like you had some bites.

[@michizawa3106]

Can you do it with slow cooker ?

[@reesenakhre]

Does the end product come out tasting acidic because of the balsamic vinegar? and if not, what taste does the balsamic contribute?

[@duffharris3172]

I wonder if either marscapone or a soft goat cheese would be suitable substitutes for ricotta...?

[@evilcrumbs]

Duff Harris marscapone wud be nice!

[@cherrieblossoms]

wow I really want to try making this now 0_0 wish i could try Gordon's creation here *drool

[@billstewart1779]

Can this be done with dried figs?

[@SakuraWhish]

Gordon Ramsay looks so calm...the world is doomed!

[@geekgeneration]

what gordons great escape. so great to see what he's like when he's not in hells kitchen.

[@sportsmanxp65]

amazing .. many thanks

[@zeldaglitchgamer]

Could someone describe the flavor of a fig? I've never had one but I don't know if the flavor can be compared to another fruit perhaps. Please someone fill me in.

[@ultragamer4960]

zeldaglitchgamer It depends on the variety like for example my fig tree produces a large fig that tastes like honey and strawberries.

[@geekdiggy]

how exactly do you eat this?

[@DDFreddi]

So.. how about serving it with icecream? Would that be a good combination? I'm quite unsure..

[@nudl3Zz]

maybe if the icecream is not too sweet

[@tobgabe]

you have to be careful, the caramel and the figs are already really sweet, so a sorbet or something would be good, or as said above, a really light not too sweet icecream, but ricotta is just right i think

[@bernardoarellanodavalos1916]

what about with goat cheese, on a green bed for a salad? :)

[@tobgabe]

the taste of goat cheese is pretty strong, but you can give it a try

[@JOHNNYwxw]

yogie with honey !

[@allisonhook6101]

2:02 "next, add a *glug* of the balsamic vinegar"

[@LOL59hahaha]

ive never seen a fig in real life

[@richard-kk6ww]

they're disgusting

[@Xicedragonnx]

is it a fruit or vegtable?

[@JebsonofJeb]

sweet fruit.Everyone says they are the best and most expensive fruit.

[@ertuzun21]

Everyone in where? u can see it in every garden from mediterrenean area countries :/

[@ultragamer4960]

ert True I'm from California and figs trees are everywhere (I have one too) and they are delicious

if ramsay says using vinegar on figs as a dessert is OKAY then i'm all in.

[@lindsaypatton5538]

I would love to make this, but where would I find, whole fresh figs, and fresh rosemary? I live in KS but these just arent growing off trees here..lol

[@BashIpsen]

And what about all those lovely rosemary leaves?

[@jps3894]

I love figs, so have to try this.

[@daserfomalhaut9809]

I love Gordon's word choice. And no, it's not "fuck", "donkey", or "shit".

[@suchetapardikar743]

OMG my mouth is watering

[@southpaw3sox635]

...this is a beautiful receipi...the marination.

[@JTMcAwesomeFace]

Can't say that these flavor combinations ever crossed my mind :p

[@TeraKristen]

A must-try before I leave the south of France.

[@paulthetallsigma1552]

yes the dates on their out door markets are superb!.

[@MegTelevised]

A fantastic pizza topping

[@Q8Police777]

I'm sure Nova and ImmortalHD would love to try some of that.

[@diamonddeadlock59]

Balsamic vinegar? Hahahahahaha

[@raykishin3906]

Do not watch this on empty stomach.

[@paulthetallsigma1552]

Yet another challenge to take up!!.

[@shanb9160]

What is the proper way to eat these once cooked . Do you eat the skin and all or ?

[@paulettekurelordpai9420]

Thank you for posting but I have never cooked with figs nor seen the fresh ones in the grocery stories in TX. I will have to look harder.

[@dbauernf]

Amazing.

[@Maedhrosz]

Or you could, just, you know, eat them raw. They're sweet enough.

[@sorscha]

Don't mind me... just eating home made apple pie while you gnaw on a Granny Smith...

[@DaniloRiffo]

yeah, also apples are very sweet on their own... screw apple pies your logic is seriously flawed, you see ;)

[@TheKb24BM]

Danilo Riffo Green apples are not very sweet... your logic is seriously flawed, you see ;)

[@Maedhrosz]

I know, but I wasn't talking about green apples. Figs are way sweeter

[@DaniloRiffo]

this is a pretty luxurious dessert. Clearly that portion is not for a single person because it is like eating solid caramel :P

[@vivavaldez87]

I have **hic** long maintained the validity **hic** of the measurement "glug"... Somewhere between a sip and a **hic** chug!

[@Muarthana]

I have a question not about the topic... I'm from Warsaw and I would like to come to Kracow for the autograph. Is there a chance?

[@josecosta2008]

I had to run 145 kms to burn the calories ingested in that desert 😂😂😂😂

[@aboodkareem2396]

Very nice mate

[@chinawhite]

Delicious

[@mattgotsskill]

what else you got for us Ramsay?

[@BURNANNATOR]

Jesus fucking christ i never knew this existed...

[@enochtew2608]

In order to boil water, set a pot of the finest water on a gas stove, bringing it to a gentle boil. The amazing lightness of the water in this dish is simply fascinating, and the incredible flavour of it blows my mind every time I make this dish. Whether it’s for your family or friends, this amazing boiled water will truly amaze them. When you finally start seeing bubbles, turn the gas down and add another touch of flavour with some more water. After a few minutes, remove the water from the stove gently and let it rest for a few minutes before cutting it into a few pieces. Boiled water with water, done.

[@pashminagal]

I think I just died and went to heaven!

[@M60gunner1971]

Figs are superior!

[@dabrazillionaire]

he forgot to mention to eat that sitting down on a toilet seat

[@Angie-rb2in]

Looks absolutely delicious. I will make this tomorrow. :-)

[@mrbluenun]

Hello anjaleeta mataitini, What will you eat them with. Can I come around for tea please, ha ha ha ? There is no fruiterers within many km of me that stock these or the ‘green’ ones was it Gordon mentioned? Take care mrbleunun

[@Trazynn]

Ramsay didn't nearly use the word 'fig' enough.

[@alexmaharaj637]

In Trinidad figs are another name for bananas

[@deannacheriamore2828]

Yummmmmy Chef!!!!!💞💞💞

[@firebound12]

dam that made me hungry

[@ninaagabian978]

How about with roast pork tenderloin or duck breast?

[@sriontimaitra6804]

I cannot WAIT to try this :')

[@sunshinecatering2517]

Fig Newtons is as close to a Fig as I've ever eaten I will admit. What do they taste like? Prunes? Raisins?

[@swish043]

Sunshine Catering Like giant prunes filled with tiny crunchy seeds.

[@ultragamer4960]

Sunshine Catering It depends on the variety. My fig tree produces figs that taste like honey and strawberries

[@fionabingo]

oh my god

[@BuckeyeExpat]

It would have been nicer to see the inside of the figs...stupid question do you eat the outside or only the inside?

[@brendanlu1913]

Why using to much butter

[@sunsky4549]

Okay I tried the balsamic vinegar with caramelized fruit, and as Gordon loves to say.... .............”Fucking delicious.”

[@edwardmajka3144]

Marathon Watching 3/27/23 Lets get these videos more likes, he’s awesome 👏.

[@danhewdanhew7612]

So it’s ok to eat the fig skins?

[@MrWnw]

Don't tell me he didn't BURN that caramel by NOT stirring it

[@PitsTasteGood]

i love you

[@possiblewithzahra2757]

How tough 🧑‍🍳 😅

[@modenajon]

Why the Fuck did he not cut into it?

[@timmyyong91]

It amazes me how Ramsay can tell that the stem of the Rosemary can give flavour to the dish by just poking it through the Figs, to me it looks like it just acts as a skewer. Almost makes me feel embarrassed to say that I love cooking, though I suck at it.

[@kaify12]

I love figs but I never cooked a fruit!

[@slchang01]

it would be better to inform us about the variety you used for this desert....because a lot of them have thin skin and are easily bruised when fully riped. To me, fully riped figs taste the best with fully developed flavor that any processing on them just ruins their flavor.

[@gulyaswift1503]

👌

[@marianatrench1103]

BEAUTIFULLY DONE😘

[@gohashmeer]

lol the figs look so cute!!!

[@SIkRiILLeX]

Oh boy there we go :D