Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and savory with these exquisite Fig and Goat Cheese Tarts drizzled with a hint of honey and chili flakes. These elegant tarts are a delightful treat for any occasion, whether as an appetizer or a special brunch addition.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry:
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Figs:
6–8 fresh figs, sliced
Goat Cheese Mixture:
4 ounces goat cheese, softened, 1 tablespoon cream cheese (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 egg (beaten for egg wash), 2 tablespoons honey, 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, pinch of sea salt, fresh thyme or chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 4 equal rectangles or circles. Transfer to the baking sheet.
- Prepare the Tarts: Score a border around each tart, mix goat cheese and cream cheese, spread the mixture on the pastry, top with figs, drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake: Brush pastry edges with beaten egg, bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Prepare the Drizzle: Warm honey, stir in chili flakes and salt.
- Finish: Drizzle honey mixture over tarts, garnish with thyme or pistachios.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These tarts are versatile for various occasions.
- For a savory twist, add prosciutto before baking.
- Dried figs can be used if fresh ones are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
