FRESH FIG TART WITH ROSEMARY CORNMEAL CRUST AND LEMON MASCARPONE CREAM

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Categories     Cheese     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Lemon     Fig     Rosemary     Cornmeal     Spring     Summer     Honey     Sour Cream     Jam or Jelly     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For crust
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal (not stone-ground)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
4 to 5 tablespoons ice water
For filling
1/3 cup sour cream
1 cup mascarpone cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons red-currant jelly
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 lb fresh figs
Special Equipment
an 11 1/4- by 8- by 1-inch rectangular or 10-inch round fluted tart pan (1 inch deep) with a removable bottom

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Pulse together flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add butter and rosemary and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some small (roughly pea-size) butter lumps. Drizzle evenly with 4 tablespoons ice water and pulse until just incorporated.
  • Gently squeeze a small handful: If it doesn't hold together, add more water, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition and continuing to test.
  • Press dough evenly onto bottom and up sides of tart pan with floured fingers. Smooth dough with a small offset metal spatula or back of a spoon (floured if necessary), then roll a rolling pin over top of pan to trim dough flush with rim. Chill crust until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Bake crust in middle of oven until center and edges are golden, 25 to 30 minutes (don't worry if bottom of crust cracks), then cool in pan on a rack.
  • Prepare filling and assemble tart:
  • Whisk together sour cream, mascarpone, sugar, zest, and salt in a bowl.
  • Heat jelly and honey in a small saucepan over moderately low heat, whisking, until jelly is melted, about 4 minutes, then cool glaze slightly.
  • Remove side of tart pan and spread mascarpone cream in shell. Cut figs lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange decoratively over cream. Brush figs with honey glaze.

technical Ali akbar Shahid
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This tart is the perfect summer dessert! The figs are so sweet and juicy, and the rosemary-cornmeal crust adds a nice savory touch. The mascarpone cream is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jason Jan
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This tart was a disaster! The crust was tough and chewy, the mascarpone cream was grainy, and the figs were underripe. I don't know what went wrong, but I will definitely not be making this recipe again.


Debora Herrera
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I had some trouble getting the crust to come together. I think I might have needed to add more water. The mascarpone cream was also a bit too runny. Overall, the tart was okay, but I think I need to practice a bit more before I try it again.


Lindokuhle Thikani
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This tart was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar in the mascarpone cream. The crust was also a bit too dry. Overall, it was a good tart, but I think I would make some changes next time.


Taylor Jessie
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and delicious, the mascarpone cream is smooth and tangy, and the figs are always perfectly ripe and sweet. I love that this tart can be made ahead of time, which makes it


Sajan Kattel
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This tart is a work of art! The presentation is beautiful and the taste is even better. The rosemary-cornmeal crust is so unique and flavorful. The mascarpone cream is smooth and tangy, and the figs are perfectly ripe and sweet. I highly recommend th


Saheed Moruf
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I'm not a baker, but I wanted to try something new. This tart seemed easy enough, so I gave it a shot. I'm so glad I did! The tart turned out amazing. The crust was perfect and the mascarpone cream was delicious. The figs were the perfect finishing t


Nelson Mafie
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I made this tart for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and buttery, the mascarpone cream was smooth and creamy, and the figs were perfectly ripe and sweet. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tafhim FF
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This tart was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I especially loved the rosemary-cornmeal crust. It was so flavorful and added a nice crunch to the tart. I will d


Farooq Rana
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I was looking for a new fig tart recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was flaky and flavorful, and the mascarpone cream was smooth and tangy. The figs were the perf


Oniyide Wumi
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This tart is absolutely stunning! I made it for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. The presentation is beautiful and the taste is even better. The rosemary-cornmeal crust is a nice twist on the classic tart crust and the lemon mascarpone cream is


Nazzer shacrawi
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I'm not usually a fan of figs, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this tart. The combination of flavors and textures was just perfect. The crust was flaky and flavorful, the mascarpone cream was smooth and tangy, and the figs were s


Ansar Saghir
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This fig tart was a delightful burst of flavors! The rosemary-cornmeal crust added a unique savory touch, while the lemon mascarpone cream balanced it out with a refreshing tang. The fresh figs were the star of the show, their sweetness shining throu