Description
A flaky puff pastry tart layered with creamy ricotta, melty brie, and sweet ripe figs, finished with toasted walnuts and a drizzle of honey. Perfectly balanced between savory and sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry, thawed
- 3/4 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 4 oz Brie Cheese, sliced
- 6 to 8 Fresh Figs, halved
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
- Pinch of Salt
- Black Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Walnuts, chopped and toasted (optional)
- 1 Egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ricotta with a pinch of salt, pepper, and half the thyme in a bowl.
- Roll out the puff pastry on the baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border and prick the center with a fork.
- Spread ricotta mixture inside the border. Layer with brie slices, fig halves, walnuts, and remaining thyme.
- Brush edges with egg wash and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cool for 5 minutes, drizzle with honey, and add fresh black pepper.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use cold puff pastry for best flakiness.
- Roast walnuts for a deeper flavor.
- Add a smear of fig jam under ricotta for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: fig tart, brie tart, ricotta tart, puff pastry tart, fig and cheese appetizer