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Fresh Fig and Ricotta Dessert Tart

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Crispy puff pastry, topped with honey lemony ricotta, fresh figs and rosemary makes this is a dessert perfect for the summer to fall transition.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 114
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry defrosted
  • 1 ½ cups 375 grams ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg grated
  • 7-10 fresh figs
  • 3 tablespoons apricot preserves/jam

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the puff pastry onto a floured work surface to 11 x 14-inches/28 x 35 cm. Brush the edge with water and fold over ½ inch/1.2 cm all around.
  • Poke the middle of the pastry with a fork all over (this prevents the center puffing up too much). Transfer the pastry to the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, to a bowl add the ricotta, honey, lemon zest and nutmeg. Mix well and set aside.
  • Once the pastry is cooked, remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
  • Once cooled, spread the ricotta mix in the center of the tart, leaving a border. Arrange the fig slices in a decorative pattern over the ricotta.
  • Add the preserves or jam to a microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 20 seconds until warmed and thinned, stir well.
  • Brush the preserves all over the tart, including the pastry edges. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 40mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g