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Fig Tart

17/11/2023

The fig tart is a delicious dessert and ideal when these fruits are in season. Here is an Italian version of the dish:

Ingredients

For the shortcrust pastry:

  • 250 g of type 00 flour
  • 125 g of cold butter, cubed
  • 100 g of sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • A pinch of salt

For the filling:

  • 350-400 g of fresh figs
  • Fig jam, about 200-250 g
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • Icing sugar (optional, for decoration)

Preparation

  1. Prepare the shortcrust pastry: In a bowl, mix the flour with the sugar and a pinch of salt. Add the cubed cold butter and start to work with your hands or a mixer until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the whole egg and the yolk, the grated lemon zest and knead until you have a smooth dough. Form it into a ball, wrap it in cling film, and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Prepare the figs: Clean the figs and cut them into not too thin wedges. Dress them with a little lemon juice to prevent discolouring.

  3. Line the tart tin: Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a floured surface to a thickness of about 3-4 mm. Transfer the pastry gently to a tart tin (preferably with a removable bottom) and make sure the pastry adheres well to the edges. Trim the excess pastry from the edge.

  4. Add the jam: Spread an even layer of fig jam over the base of the shortcrust pastry.

  5. Arrange the figs: Place the fig wedges over the layer of jam in concentric circles starting from the outer edge towards the center.

  6. Baking: Bake the tart in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 30-35 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the figs are soft and slightly caramelized.

  7. Finishing touches: Let the tart cool before removing it from the tin. If desired, dust with icing sugar before serving.

Curiosity: The fig tart can be enjoyed either at room temperature or slightly warmed up, perhaps accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a pleasant hot-cold contrast. Moreover, figs are not only delicious but are also rich in fiber and potassium!

Fig Tart