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This recipe for a delicious, elegant tarte aux figues is my go-to when I have friends round at the moment. It marries sweet ripe figs with oozy Brie, thyme and a drizzle of honey on crisp puff pastry. It’s so easy and looks so pretty on the table, perfect for autumn entertaining.
I like this recipe as a savoury twist on tarte aux figues. I know that traditionally this is a sweet recipe with frangipane and shortcrust pastry, but I couldn’t stop thinking about doing it with brie, thyme and honey alongside the figs, for that savoury sweet twist. We all know brie and figs is a great combination, and it’s so good here with crisp puff pastry. This post has a full recipe, step-by-step instructions, swaps you can make and FAQs. For more cheesy recipes like this, try my deep fried brie or roasted camembert loaf.
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Why you will love this recipe:
- The fig tart is ready in under 30 minutes.
- Delicious warm for an easy lunch or delicious dinner.
- For ease, it uses store-bought puff pastry.
- You can customise the tart with your favourite cheeses or herbs.
Ingredients:
Full recipe can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, just scroll down!
Puff pastry sheet – you can use store-bought or homemade. I like to use the sheets but the block would also work here if you would rather do that for this savoury tarte aux figues.
Brie – Camembert or Brie are both good options, something soft and ripe for best melting texture.
Thyme – I like fresh thyme here, just strip the leaves off with your fingers from the main sprig.
Substitutions and Variations:
Toppings: a drizzle of balsamic glaze over the baked tart adds some acidity and depth.
Cheese: burrata on top is a great addition, but a good grating of parmesan, a scattering of feta, or a dollop of ricotta would be delicious too, albeit very cheese heavy alongside the brie.
Walnuts: swap for pecans, hazelnuts, or almonds if you have them on hand.
Here’s how to make this savoury tarte aux figues:
Here’s a step by step guide for what you need to do, but you can find the full recipe at the bottom of the page for detailed instructions.
ONE: Preheat your oven to 180°C fan/200c. Line a rectangular baking tray with parchment and unroll your puff pastry onto it. Using a sharp knife, lightly score a 1-2 cm border around the edges of the pastry, being careful not to cut through. Prick the inner section of the pastry with a fork.
TWO: Slice the figs into rounds and the brie into planks. Lay down a row of figs, then lay a row of brie, slightly overlapping the brie. Repeat until the tart is filled.
THREE: Season with salt, black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Then top with the leaves from the thyme sprigs and chopped walnuts.
FOUR: Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg for a glossy golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for around 15-20 minutes.
Cooking Tips:
How to ensure a crisp base of this fig tart – I don’t find the pastry needs to be blind baked as a hot oven crisps it up enough. This makes it a really easy tart! Just make sure you cook the tart until golden, and keep cooking it until the base is golden.
How to get the flakiest puff pastry – Puff pastry puffs best when it’s cold. Keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it, and work quickly.
Don’t overload the tart – Too many toppings can weigh down the pastry and make a soggy tarte aux figues.. Keep it evenly spread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready-rolled puff pastry makes this so easy. You can use shortcrust for a sturdier base.
Yes, assemble it and keep it refrigerated for up to 4 hours before baking. Bake just before serving for the best texture.
If your figs are super juicy, pat them dry after slicing but I don’t think you should have that issue here. Just bake as instructed, although if you have a weak oven, preheating the baking tray ensures a crisp base.
Other recipes you might enjoy:
If you liked this fig and brie tart, you may like my ribboned courgette tart, tomato & anchovy tart or sweet apple and cinnamon tart. For something similarly festive but sweet, you might like my Nutella puff pastry star.
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Puff Pastry Tart with Fresh Tomato and Ricotta
Easy Dessert Recipes
Lemon Meringue Tart
Christmas Recipes
Easy Pesto Tarte Soleil (Puff Pastry Sun)
Easy Baking Recipes
Mini Chocolate Tarts with Toasted Meringue Topping
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Fig and Brie Puff Pastry Tart (Tarte aux Figues)
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 x pre-rolled sheet puff pastry
- 250 g brie, or camembert
- 4-5 ripe figs
- 3 thyme sprigs
- Handful of walnuts, chopped
- Honey, to drizzle
- Salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C fan/200c. Line a rectangular baking tray with parchment and unroll your puff pastry onto it.
- Using a sharp knife, lightly score a 1-2 cm border around the edges of the pastry, being careful not to cut through. Prick the inner section of the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much during baking.
- Slice the figs into rounds and the brie into planks.
- Lay down a row of figs, then lay a row of brie, slightly overlapping the brie. Repeat until the tart is filled.
- Season with salt, black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Then top with the leaves from the thyme sprigs and chopped walnuts.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg for a glossy golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for around 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden, and the figs are roasted and slightly caramelised.
- Finish with an extra drizzle of olive oil, a drizzle of honey, and a crack of black pepper.
- The video below will help with this recipe.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This fig and brie tart is so good and so simple – you just need a handful of ingredients to create this and you won’t regret it!