Fig and Camembert Tart with Balsamic Glaze

Name: Fig and Camembert Tart with Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 320 g Puff pastry, fresh; 250 g Camembert cheese; 6 pieces Fresh figs, medium-sized; 2 tbsp Honey; 1 tbsp Fresh thyme leaves; 100 ml Balsamic vinegar; 1 tbsp Olive oil; null to taste Salt; null to taste Freshly ground black pepper

dairy

vegetarian

baked

for guests

appetizer

crispy

French

autumn

Hot

Difficulty

easy

Time

40m

Price Category

average

Calories

High

This fig and Camembert tart is a true delicacy, perfectly blending sweet and savory flavors. The crispy puff pastry, creamy Camembert cheese, and honey-sweet figs are harmonized by a tangy balsamic glaze. It's ideal as an appetizer, a light dinner, or even an elegant brunch dish. Prepare it and impress your guests with this easy-to-make yet stunning meal!

Steps

Balsamic Glaze

In a small saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium heat. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens into a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Prep and Preheat

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C for fan-assisted ovens). Unroll the puff pastry onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Score a border about 1-2 cm from the edge of the pastry, but do not cut all the way through. Lightly brush the center of the pastry with olive oil, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Assemble and Bake

Slice the Camembert cheese and figs. Arrange the alternating slices of cheese and figs over the olive-oiled center of the pastry. Drizzle with honey, then sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve

Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Before serving, generously drizzle with the prepared balsamic glaze. It's delicious served warm or at room temperature.

Extra Tips

► You can prepare the balsamic glaze in advance; it keeps for days in the fridge.

► If fresh figs are not available, you can use dried figs, rehydrated in a little warm water.

► Experiment with other cheeses like goat cheese or brie instead of Camembert.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 180g
Calories	350 kcal	630 kcal
Protein	10g	18g
Fat	25g	45g
Carbohydrate	20g	36g
Fiber	2g	4g
Sugar	8g	14g

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