FIG & ALMOND TART

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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
1 lemon, zested
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons ice water
3 1/2 ounces almond paste, at room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey
6 large or 12 small fresh figs, sliced, stems removed or 20 dried figs, reconstituted *see Cook's Note
1/4 cup apricot jam

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon zest, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until blended. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. With the machine running, gradually add the water until moist clumps form. Turn the mixture out onto a work surface and form into a ball. Flatten the dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill the dough for 1 hour. In a clean food processor bowl, combine remaining sugar, almond paste, mascarpone cheese, vanilla extract, and honey. Blend until smooth. Position an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. On a large sheet of parchment paper, roll out the dough into an 11-inch circle. Transfer the dough to a large, heavy baking sheet. Spread the almond filling over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Arrange the figs on top of the almond filling. Spoon the jam over the figs. Fold the dough border over the filling to form an 8-inch round, pleating the crust loosely and pinching to seal any cracks in the dough. Bake the tart until the crust is golden, about 40 minutes. Place the baking sheet on a rack to cool for 10 minutes, then slide a metal spatula under the crust to free the tart from the parchment. Transfer the tart to a platter and serve. Cook's Note: To reconstitute dried figs, simmer in water for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool completely. Strain before using.

Mariama S Bangura
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make tart that's perfect for any occasion.


Bijay Kushwaha
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This tart is so easy to make ahead of time. I made it the day before my party and it was still perfect the next day.


Tony Ekpunobi
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I love the way the figs and almonds look on top of the tart. It's so visually appealing.


Keneilwe Van Rooyen
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The filling is so rich and creamy. It's the perfect filling for a tart.


Blaise Zor
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The crust is so flaky and buttery. It's the perfect complement to the filling.


Anane Ebenezer
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I love that this tart is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.


Amanuel Seman
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This tart is so elegant and impressive looking. It's perfect for a special occasion.


wule columba
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking me for the recipe.


Sandamali Bandara
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this tart without any problems. It turned out beautifully and tasted amazing.


sahed hosan
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OMG! This fig almond tart is the most delicious tart I've ever had. The combination of sweet figs and nutty almonds is just perfect. I'll definitely be making this again and again.