Fig and Brie Puff Pastry Tart (Tarte aux Figues)
This sweet & salty tarte aux figues combines sweet figs, creamy brie with thyme, walnuts and honey, all baked on crisp puff pastry.
Servings: 6 servings
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
Scroll up for a step by step guide on how to make this puff pastry fig tart.
To store: any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
To reheat: reheat slices in a 180c oven for 10 minutes or until warmed through. This keeps it crisp.
Make ahead: assemble it and keep refrigerated for up to 4 hours before baking. Bake just before serving for best texture.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 359IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg