Charred Figs with Burrata Cheese

Ingredients:

• 5-6, fresh figs - halved 
• 1/4 cup, sugar 
• 2-3 tbsp, fresh cracked black pepper 
• 1, ball of burrata  
• Parmigiano Reggiano - shaved
• il Fustino Olio Nuovo Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
• il Fustino 25 Barrel-Aged Balsamic 
• Flaky Salt 

Directions:

Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. While the skillet heats up, slice your figs. In a plate, mix your sugar and black pepper. Taking 1 fig halve at a time, dip the cut end of the fig into the sugar and pepper mixture. Then add the figs face down in the skillet and charr for 1-2 minutes until sugar has caramelized.

Remove from the skillet and set aside.

On a plate, take your burrata and roughly break apart with a spoon. Arrange figs over burrata.

Shave parm over the figs.

Finish with drizzle of Olio Nuovo and 25 Barrel-Aged Balsamic.

Sprinkle flaky salt and enjoy!