Fig and Goat Cheese Tartlets

These delightful fig and goat cheese tartlets combine the sweetness of fresh figs with the creamy tang of goat cheese, all nestled in a flaky pastry shell. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a sophisticated snack, they are sure to impress your guests. Serve warm or at room temperature for a delightful treat!
This recipe is dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 25 min cook.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include salt, goat cheese, fresh figs, fresh thyme.
- Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 pinch salt
- 150 g goat cheese (softened)
- 12 pieces fresh figs (sliced)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tbsp honey (for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 6 equal squares.
- Place each square into a muffin tin, pressing gently to form a cup shape.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened goat cheese, chopped fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Spoon the goat cheese mixture into each pastry cup, filling them generously.
- Top each tartlet with sliced figs, arranging them artfully over the cheese.
- Drizzle honey over the figs and brush the edges of the pastry with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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