SIMPLE FIG AND WALNUT TART

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This impressive tart is great for a holiday crowd. Bake the shell a day ahead, then top and finish in the oven when you're ready to serve. This recipe can easily be doubled-use a large skillet for the onions and allow for more cooking time. Spring for some quality honey (we like acacia), and use a fork to drizzle it on for greater and more even coverage.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 squares (serves 8)

Number Of Ingredients 14

All-purpose flour, for the work surface
One 9-ounce sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, beaten
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 ounces aged fontina cheese, shredded
8 dried figs, cut crosswise into rounds
3 tablespoons walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Coarsely ground black pepper
Honey, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the bottom position of the oven, put a baking stone or baking sheet on it and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line another baking sheet with parchment.
  • Dust a work surface with flour, and roll the puff pastry sheet out into a 10-by-15-inch rectangle. Transfer the pastry to the prepared baking sheet. Measure a half-inch border around it, and lightly score the border with a knife (don't cut all the way through). Prick the pastry inside the border all over with a fork (don't prick the border). Brush the pastry all over with the egg, put the baking sheet with the pastry on it on top of the preheated baking stone, and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. If you find that the pastry has puffed up in some places, use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to press it down. Let the pastry cool completely on the baking sheet. (The cooled pastry can be wrapped and stored at room temperature for 1 day.)
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and a large pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and deeply golden, about 10 minutes. Add the vinegar, and stir until it has been completely absorbed. Remove the skillet from the heat, and let the caramelized onions cool completely. (They can be refrigerated for 1 day.)
  • Scatter the fontina all over the pastry within the border. Top with the caramelized onions, figs and walnuts. Sprinkle the whole tart with the feta, thyme and some salt and pepper. Drizzle all over with oil.
  • Return the tart on the baking sheet to the oven, putting it on the preheated baking stone. Bake until the fontina melts, 10 to 15 minutes. Drizzle generously with honey, and let cool for a few minutes. Cut into 16 squares, and serve.

Atta Hassan
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This is my go-to recipe for fig tart. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the combination of figs and walnuts.


Kelly Layne
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This tart is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious. I highly recommend it!


Sadeepa2008 anjana
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I've made this tart several times and it's always a hit! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious. I love that I can use fresh or dried figs.


malik Shahab
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The tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I would use less honey next time.


Holy Ghost Preacher
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This tart is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of figs and walnuts.


Isabel Harris
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I made this tart for my family and they all loved it! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious.


Samiullah 485 Sami
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The tart was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter to the crust next time.


Mohammad Raihan
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This is my new favorite tart recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I've made it with both fresh and dried figs and both are delicious.


leza A S
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Followed the recipe exactly and the tart turned out perfectly! The crust was golden brown and flaky, and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Sharmin Akash
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This tart was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used fresh figs from my garden and they were perfect. The tart was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Andrew Davidson
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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I loved this tart! The walnuts and honey really balanced out the sweetness of the figs.


Poppy pearl
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I made this tart for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious.


Rehman Ashraf
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This fig and walnut tart was a delight! The combination of sweet figs and crunchy walnuts was perfect. I'll definitely be making it again.