Best 5 Fresh Fig Mascarpone And Pesto Torte Recipes

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Immerse yourself in a culinary journey as we explore the delectable combination of fresh figs, velvety mascarpone, and aromatic pesto, harmoniously blended in a luscious torte that captivates the senses. This exceptional recipe conjures a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you spellbound. Prepare to embark on a voyage of culinary exploration as we unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect fresh fig mascarpone and pesto torte, transforming your taste buds into a jubilant chorus of delight.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GOLDEN FIG AND MASCARPONE TART



Golden Fig and Mascarpone Tart image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

Feuille de'Bric or phyllo dough
4 fresh white figs, in syrup
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 egg
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
1 teaspoon black fig syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Cut Feuille de' Bric sheets into 2 1/2-inch squares, spray with pan spray and crisscross in muffin tins. Bake until golden brown, let cool and remove from pan.
  • In a medium bowl mix figs removed from the syrup with mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and 1 large egg. Mix on slow speed until figs are well broken. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Fill tart shell 3/4 of the way and bake for 20 minutes or until filling is firm. Garnish with black fig syrup and serve warm.

FRESH FIG, MASCARPONE, AND PESTO TORTE



Fresh Fig, Mascarpone, and Pesto Torte image

Categories     Mixer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Fig     Summer     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Serves 16 to 32 as an hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 14

For crust
1 cup finely ground wheat crackers such as Wheat Thins
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted until golden, cooled, and ground fine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled
For filling
1 1/4 pounds cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mascarpone or sour cream
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups homemade basil pesto (recipe follows) or prepared basil pesto
2 pounds firm-ripe fresh figs (about 16 large), 1 pound cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup fig preserves*
1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
Accompaniment: baguettes cut diagonally into thin slices and toasted lightly
*available at some specialty foods shops

Steps:

  • Make crust
  • Preheat oven to 325° F. and butter a 10-inch springform pan.
  • In a bowl with a fork stir together crust ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Press mixture into bottom of pan and bake in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Make filling
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together filling ingredients and salt and pepper to taste until very smooth.
  • Assemble torte
  • Pour half of filling into crust. Drop dollops of pesto over filling and spread carefully to form an even topping. (Some filling may show through.) Top pesto layer with half of fig slices, overlapping them slightly, and pour remaining filling over figs, spreading evenly. Bake torte in middle of oven 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until top is golden brown and set. Cool torte in pan on a rack (filling will deflate slightly). Chill torte, covered loosely, at least 3 hours and up to 2 days.
  • In a small saucepan stir together preserves and vinegar and bring to a simmer. Remove pan from heat and cool mixture. Stir in salt to taste.
  • Slice remaining pound figs into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Run a thin knife around edge of pan and remove side. Spread torte with preserves mixture, leaving a 1/4-inch border, and top decoratively with remaining fig slices. With 2 large metal spatulas transfer torte to a serving plate.
  • Serve torte at room temperature to spread on toasts.

FRESH FIGS WITH MASCARPONE AND WARM SPICED HONEY



Fresh Figs with Mascarpone and Warm Spiced Honey image

This healthy dessert utilizes fresh figs -- a nutrient-rich fruit popular in Europe and brought to California in the late 18th Century by Spanish Franciscan missionaries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 small (or 4 large) fresh, ripe figs, stems trimmed, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup mascarpone, softened
1/3 cup mild honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
4 sprigs fresh mint

Steps:

  • Arrange the figs cut-side up among four plates. Use the back of a teaspoon to gently press into the center of the flesh and create a small indentation.
  • Add a dollop of mascarpone to the center of each fig half and set plates aside.
  • Place honey and spices in a small heat-proof bowl and set over a pan with simmering water. Cook over medium heat, whisking to blend, until the honey is liquefied and warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle honey over each fig, garnish plates with mint sprigs, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g

FRESH FRUIT TART WITH MASCARPONE



Fresh Fruit Tart with Mascarpone image

I always get recipe requests when I bring this fruit tart to parties. The mascarpone cheese adds a smooth richness that keeps everyone coming back for more. With the vibrant colors of the fresh fruit, this tart not only tastes great but is very eye catching. You can use any fruit to top the tart.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Tarts     Fruit Tart Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, or as needed
2 cups fresh blackberries, or as needed
3 kiwis, peeled and sliced, or as needed
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup water
½ tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 tart pans.
  • Blend flour, butter, and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until combined. Divide mixture evenly and press into the bottoms of the prepared tart pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • While crusts are cooling, beat cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Spread mixture over cooled crusts. Arrange strawberries, blackberries, and kiwis on tart in desired design.
  • Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a small saucepan. Pour in water and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until clear and thick, about 2 minutes. Let glaze cool completely.
  • Glaze the entire top of each tart gently using a pastry brush.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 132 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

SIMPLE FIG & MASCARPONE DESSERT (OR TAPAS)



Simple Fig & Mascarpone Dessert (Or Tapas) image

I overheard someone in a grocery store saying that figs and mascarpone cheese were made for one another, so I went home and whipped this up. That was 3 years ago and we have been enjoying it every summer when figs are available in the Midwestern grocery stores. It is sweet, creamy and savory too. Just something different to try!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 fresh figs, halved
3 teaspoons mascarpone cheese
1/2 tablespoon agave syrup (may substitute honey)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)

Steps:

  • Spread approx 1/2 t cheese on each fig half and arrange figs on a plate.
  • Drizzle agave syrup/sweetener (or honey) over and around the figs.
  • Sprinkle figs with 1 pinch of salt and 1 pinch of nutmeg.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.5, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 78.3, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 12.2, Protein 0.6

Tips:

  • Use ripe, fresh figs for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the figs, basil, and pine nuts by hand.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the torte tough.
  • Bake the torte until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the torte cool completely before serving.
  • Serve the torte with a dollop of mascarpone cheese or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This fresh fig, mascarpone, and pesto torte is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. The combination of sweet figs, creamy mascarpone, and savory pesto is sure to please everyone at your table. With its beautiful presentation and amazing flavor, this torte is sure to be a hit.

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