Description
A delightful dessert featuring caramelized figs and crunchy walnuts in a buttery tart shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 6 fresh figs, halved
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cold water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and fit it into a tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan, combine figs, walnuts, brown sugar, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until figs are soft and caramelized.
- Pour the fig mixture into the baked tart shell and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Substitute dried figs if fresh are not available.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Caramelized Fig, Walnut Tart, Dessert, Fig Tart, Baking