Here is my recipe for fresh fig tart, where these juicy, flavorful figs are baked in an almond crumble topping on a crisp shortcrust pastry base.
Updated on 07 October 2023 by
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Tarte aux figues : Portions
ForIngredients for Tarte aux figues
- For the shortcrust pastry
1 ¾ oz of water cold, about the size of an eggshell
- For the filling
Tarte aux figues : instructions
- 1Make a shortcrust pastry. Preheat the oven to 220°C.
- 2Meanwhile, carefully wipe the figs clean, then remove the stems and cut them in half or quarters, depending on their size.
Butter a pie dish (do not flour it if using shortcrust pastry). - 3Roll out the dough with a rolling pin and line the pan. Mix the sugar and almonds.
- 4Sprinkle 2/3 of the mixture over the bottom of the tart shell. Arrange the fig pieces on top.
- 5Add the butter to the sugar-almond mixture and stir until you have a smooth paste.
Spread this mixture over the figs. - 6Bake for 35–40 minutes at 220°C.
This is a delicious tart, but I prefer to use fewer figs and cut them into quarters before arranging them on top of the filling. That way, the tart is lighter and has a better balance between the fruit and the filling.
Thank you for your comment. I’ve since adjusted the amount of figs and am now using them in pieces rather than whole. The tart does indeed taste much more balanced.
I’ve updated the recipe to reflect these changes!