Quick tart with figs
5 servings
30 minutes
Quick fig tart is an elegant treat of European cuisine that embodies the tenderness of puff pastry and the fragrant sweetness of figs. This dessert is a true hymn to simplicity and sophistication, prepared with minimal effort but conquering hearts with its taste. The crispy pastry serves as the perfect base for juicy fig slices that caramelize in the oven, acquiring a rich honey flavor. The whole fruit at the center is an accent reminiscent of French and Italian baking traditions where presentation aesthetics matter. Vanilla sugar adds a note of warm sweetness, and the tart pairs excellently with a cup of fragrant tea or light dessert wine. This recipe is ideal for those who appreciate the balance between refined taste and ease of preparation.
1
Thaw the puff pastry and roll it out. Cut out a circle. Place it in a baking dish previously greased with butter. Cut strips from the remaining dough about one to one and a half centimeters wide and place them around the edges of the future crust to make borders. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- Puff pastry: 200 g
2
Wash the figs, cut off the hard stems. Make two cross cuts on one fruit. Slice the others into rounds.
- Fig: 6 pieces
3
Place the sliced figs on top of the dough. Put a whole fruit in the center. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Fig: 6 pieces
- Vanilla sugar: 2 tablespoons