WARM BLACK MISSION FIG, WALNUT CRUNCH, AND BLUE CHEESE TARTLETS
Provided by Alfred Portale
Categories Cheese Dairy Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Blue Cheese Fig Walnut Fall Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For walnut crunch:
- Stir honey, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt in medium skillet over medium heat until sugar melts. Cook until mixture boils and is deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Mix in walnuts. Pour out onto sheet of foil; cool completely. Chop walnut crunch into small pieces. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
- For figs and pastry:
- Stir 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and salt in heavy large skillet over medium heat until sugar is evenly moist. Cook until sugar begins to turn golden, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes (mixture may be granular). Place figs in sugar mixture, cut side down, and cook until figs begin to release juice, about 3 minutes. Add butter; swirl skillet to melt. Remove skillet from heat. Add Port and let stand 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer figs to plate and cool. Return syrup to boil, whisking until smooth. Cool syrup completely. Do ahead Figs and syrup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Rewarm syrup before using.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Roll out thawed puff pastry on lightly floured surface to 12x8-inch rectangle. Using 3 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out 6 rounds; arrange on prepared sheet. Divide walnut crunch among pastry rounds. Top each with 3 fig halves, cut side up.
- Bake tartlets until pastry is puffed and golden, about 30 minutes. Do ahead Tartlets can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm at 350°F for 8 minutes.
- Arrange cheese atop warm tartlets. Brush or drizzle with warm Port syrup, then top with cube of honeycomb or drizzle with honey.
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Ahmed Nafiu
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these tartlets. The sweet figs, the tangy blue cheese, and the crunchy walnuts are a perfect match.
Hajikhan Lashari
[email protected]These tartlets are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I've made them several times already, and they're always a hit.
zeeshan ali buriro
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of figs, but I loved these tartlets. The blue cheese and walnuts really balance out the sweetness of the figs.
Joshua Edwards
[email protected]These tartlets are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the way the creamy blue cheese filling pairs with the crunchy walnuts and the sweet figs.
Don Solidi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this recipe. The sharpness of the cheese balanced out the sweetness of the figs perfectly.
nitter velinor
[email protected]The tartlets were a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a bit too much salt in the filling. I would recommend using less salt if you prefer a less salty tartlet.
PROMISE BASIL
[email protected]These tartlets are so festive and elegant. I made them for Christmas dinner and they were a huge hit. I'll definitely be making them again for other special occasions.
Giovanni Nelson
[email protected]I'm not a fan of walnuts, so I omitted them from the recipe. The tartlets were still delicious, but I think the walnuts would have added a nice crunch.
Imran Tarar
[email protected]These tartlets are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. I love the combination of flavors and textures. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Domonick Willis
[email protected]I had a hard time finding black mission figs, so I used regular figs instead. The tartlets still turned out great, but I think the black mission figs would have added a more intense flavor.
Nhi Hoga
[email protected]The tartlets were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling if you prefer a less sweet tartlet.
PHRANXIX GODSON
[email protected]These tartlets are so easy to make, yet they look and taste like they came from a fancy bakery. I'm definitely going to impress my friends with these at my next dinner party.
Ayat Zafer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tartlets turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to use a bit less salt in the filling.
Mike Jull
[email protected]These tartlets were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making them again.
Favorite Yellow
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well it worked in this recipe. The sharpness of the cheese balanced out the sweetness of the figs perfectly.
Alisha Ellison
[email protected]This tartlet recipe is an absolute delight! The combination of sweet figs, crunchy walnuts, and tangy blue cheese is simply divine. I especially loved the contrast between the warm, gooey filling and the crisp, flaky crust.