Description
A delightful dessert combining sweet figs and creamy mascarpone with a buttery crust and honey drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 8–10 fresh figs, sliced
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the tart crust by combining flour, sugar, and salt, then mixing in butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and ice water until dough forms. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Blind bake the crust with parchment and weights for 15 minutes, then remove weights and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Prepare the filling by mixing mascarpone, honey, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spread the mascarpone mixture over the cooled crust and arrange sliced figs on top.
- Drizzle with additional honey and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- For freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil; can be frozen for up to a month.
- Serve chilled and slice with a sharp knife for neat pieces.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Fig Mascarpone Tart, Honey Drizzle, Dessert, Tart Recipe