Perfect for coffee. This rich fruity slice, wrapped in rice paper, should be made a month ahead.

Ingredients

• 500 grams dried moist figs, finely chopped
• ¾ almonds, toasted and chopped
• ¾ cup walnuts cup unblanched toasted and chopped
• ½ cup glace cherries, chopped
• 6 fresh dates, chopped
• 75 grams mixed peel
• ¾ cup whole unsalted pistachios
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• 2 tsp grated nutmeg
• grated rind one orange
• 4 tblsp Brandy
• 4 tblsp Galliano or Midori (melon liqueur)
• 4 sheets rice paper

Method

1. Put all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix with your hands until the mixture forms a sticky well-blended mass.
2. Divide into 4 even portions and roll each on an icing sugar dusted board to make a thick roll. Wrap in rice paper. Firmly press the fig roll tothe rough-textured side and roll very fimly so that the rice paper will adhere to the dried fruit mixture. Place in a container and cover with muslin or cheesecloth and leave for 3-4 weeks.
3. Cut into slices to serve. Once firm enough to cut and serve, keep wrapped in foil or an airtight container.