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Perfect Fresh Fig Ricotta Tart with Honey Drizzle

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A quick and easy dessert tart featuring a flaky crust, creamy ricotta filling, fresh figs, and a delicate honey drizzle. Perfect for entertaining or a comforting homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup (250g) whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup (50g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
  • 8–10 fresh figs, halved or quartered
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt together. Add cold, cubed butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. If mixing by hand, cut butter into flour with a pastry cutter or fingers.
  2. Add egg yolk and 2 tablespoons cold water. Pulse or mix gently until dough just comes together. Add more water 1 teaspoon at a time if too dry. Do not overwork dough.
  3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, press into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll chilled dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press dough into pan edges and trim excess.
  5. Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, bake another 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  6. In a bowl, whisk ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth and fluffy. Add heavy cream if desired and mix gently.
  7. Spread ricotta mixture evenly over cooled crust.
  8. Arrange halved or quartered figs on top of filling, cut side up, overlapping slightly.
  9. Warm honey slightly and brush or drizzle over figs. Add fresh thyme sprigs if using.
  10. Chill tart for 15-20 minutes to set before slicing.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure flaky crust. Blind baking the crust prevents sogginess. Whip ricotta well for a light filling. Pat very ripe figs dry before arranging to avoid soggy crust. Drizzle honey just before serving for best flavor and shine. Dough can be chilled overnight. For gluten-free crust, use almond flour; for vegan, substitute ricotta with plant-based cream cheese and honey with agave syrup.

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