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Goat Cheese Tartlets with Figs and Honey Recipe

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  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (approximately 12 tartlets depending on cutter size) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Goat Cheese Tartlets with Figs & Honey are a delightful combination of creamy goat cheese, sweet figs, fresh spinach, and crunchy walnuts, all baked on flaky puff pastry and finished with a drizzle of warm honey. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a light snack, these tartlets balance savory and sweet flavors beautifully.

Ingredients

Scale

Pastry

  • 1 package of puff pastry (approx. 400g)

Filling

  • 200g fresh goat cheese (soft cheese)
  • 100g spinach leaves (fresh or frozen, well squeezed dry)
  • 4–6 figs (fresh or dried, sliced or quartered)
  • A handful of chopped walnuts

Finishing

  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • Black pepper & sea salt, to taste
  • 1 egg (for egg-water mixture, optional)
  • Optional: Chili flakes or balsamic glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (top/bottom heat) or 180°C (fan-assisted heat) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
  2. Prepare Pastry: Remove the puff pastry from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 3-4 mm thickness for an even base.
  3. Cut Tartlets: Use round cutters approximately 5–6 cm in diameter to cut circles from the rolled dough. Place these circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and prick a small hole in the center of each tartlet to prevent excessive puffing during baking.
  4. Add Cheese and Spinach: Evenly spread the fresh goat cheese on each pastry circle, leaving a small border around the edges. Top the cheese with well-drained spinach leaves to avoid sogginess.
  5. Top with Figs and Walnuts: Arrange the sliced or quartered figs atop the spinach, then sprinkle chopped walnuts over each tartlet for added crunch.
  6. Prepare Edges: Brush the edges of the tartlets with either water or an egg-water mixture (1 beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water) to help achieve a golden crust.
  7. Bake Tartlets: Place the tartlets in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and has puffed up nicely.
  8. Cool Slightly: Remove the tartlets from the oven and let them cool for about 2 minutes to set before serving.
  9. Drizzle Honey and Season: Warm the honey gently using a microwave or a water bath and drizzle generously over each tartlet. Finish by seasoning with freshly ground black pepper and, if desired, chili flakes or a balsamic glaze for extra flavor.

Notes

  • You can use fresh or dried figs depending on availability; dried figs will provide a more intense sweetness.
  • Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the spinach to prevent soggy tartlets.
  • The egg-water wash is optional but helps to create a shiny, golden crust.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts.
  • Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
  • Optional toppings like chili flakes add a spicy kick, while balsamic glaze offers a tangy contrast.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Keywords: goat cheese tartlets, fig tartlets, puff pastry appetizers, honey drizzled tartlets, vegetarian appetizer, fig and goat cheese recipe

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