Simmer gently for about 30 seconds. Place the focaccia slices on serving plates, arrange the fig halves on top and spoon over the syrup. Spoon some mascarpone on to the plates and serve.

Put the figs into an oven, pre-heated to 180 C, and cook for 15 minutes. They should be soft and cooked, but not collapsing. Mix the yoghurt and mascarpone together. Add icing sugar to taste ...

This cake with creamy mascarpone, figs, and pistachios looks as good as it tastes, and, best of all, it's surprisingly easy to make.