Fresh Fig and Goat Cheese Tart

Name: Fresh Fig and Goat Cheese Tart
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 230 g of pie dough (one roll); 200 g of goat cheese (fresh or log); 8 figs (fresh); 2 eggs; 100 ml of heavy cream (heavy); 2 tbsp of honey; 50 g of walnuts (crushed); 1 tbsp of thyme (fresh, leaves picked); 1 pinch of salt

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An elegant, flavorful tart combining the sweetness of fresh figs with the character of goat cheese, enhanced by notes of honey, walnuts and thyme. Perfect as a dessert or an original appetizer.

Total time: 50 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.25

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

servings

Estimated cost €5.00

Equipment

Whiskmanual or electric
Oven
Pie panround, 24 cm

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

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Unroll the pie dough and line a tart pan with it. Prick the bottom with a fork.

In a mixing bowl, mash the goat cheese with the back of a fork. Add the eggs one at a time, then the cream.

Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Whisk well until smooth.

Pour the goat cheese filling over the dough base.

Wash the figs, cut them into wedges and arrange them attractively on the cream.

Sprinkle the tart with crushed walnuts and fresh thyme leaves.

Bake for , or until the tart is golden and the center is set.

When it comes out of the oven, drizzle the tart with honey before serving, warm or cold.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

530kcal

Protein18 g13%
Carbs45 g32%
Fat35 g56%
Fiber6 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a homemade pie dough, use flour, cold butter and a pinch of salt. You can also add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar before serving to bring out the flavors.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Works very well after baking, in portions wrapped in plastic wrap, up to 2-3 months in the freezer.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The tart can be assembled and baked the day before. Keep in the fridge.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven 10-15min at 160-180°C to regain crispness. Microwave possible but softens the dough.

Variations

Serve warm or cold.
Drizzle with honey as soon as it comes out of the oven.
Sprinkle with crushed walnuts and fresh thyme.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting to prick the dough base.
Taking the tart out before the center is set.
Pouring the honey on before baking: drizzle it on when the tart comes out of the oven.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make the goat cheese filling?

Mash the goat cheese with a fork in a mixing bowl, add the eggs one at a time and then the cream, season with salt and pepper and whisk until smooth.

How do you assemble the tart?

Line a tart pan with the pricked pie dough, pour in the filling, arrange the fig wedges on top, then sprinkle with crushed walnuts and fresh thyme leaves.

How long do you bake the tart?

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 180 °C, until the tart is golden and the center is set, then drizzle it with honey as soon as it comes out of the oven.

How do you serve this tart?

Serve it warm or cold. The sweet-and-savory combination of figs, goat cheese, honey, walnuts and thyme works as an appetizer, a light main with a salad, or even dessert.