Scharfen Berger Chocolate Dipped Figs with Toasted Almonds
Serves 8

9.7 ounce bar Scharfen Berger 70% bittersweet chocolate, rough chopped*
1 pint of fresh figs
1 cup of blanched almonds, toasted and chopped

In a double boiler over low heat carefully melt the chocolate, stirring often.

Remove the top pan of chocolate from the heat, take a fig and dip the bottom 3/4 into the chocolate, then roll the fig into the almonds.  Place on a tray lined with wax paper.  When all the figs are coated with alomonds place the figs into the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

*Scharfen Berger Chocolate can be found at www.scharfenberger.com ^[1]