Description
A delightful Italian dessert featuring a rich fig filling in a buttery crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh figs, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into a tart pan, covering bottom and sides.
- In another bowl, mix chopped figs, honey, and lemon juice.
- Pour the fig mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden and the figs are bubbly.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe figs.
- This tart can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg