Fig & Almond Tart

Step by step: Fig & Almond Tart

• Step1

   Make the dough: Place 100 grams (3.5 oz) of soft butter, 100 grams (3.5 oz) of powdered sugar and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Mix for a minute or two.

• Step2

  Add an egg and mix just until combined. Add 200 grams (7 oz) of sifted flour and mix until the dough forms a mass. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

• Step3

  Make the frangipane almond cream: Mix together 120 grams (4 oz) of soft butter, 120 grams (4 oz) of sugar and a pinch of salt. Alternate adding 120 grams (4 oz) of almond flour and 2 eggs. Mix until incorporated.

• Step4

  Almond flour can be bought or made. Visit our website to find a homemade almond flour recipe.

• Step5

  Cut 15 figs into quarters. Puree 5 figs in a blender.

• Step6

  After 2 hours, remove the dough from the fridge

• Step7

  Dust the work surface with flour and roll the dough into a 27 cm (11 inch) in diameter round. Gently press into a 25 cm (10 inch) in diameter tart pan. Roll the pin over the dough to remove the excess dough. Pierce holes using a fork.

• Step8

  Line the dough with parchment paper and fill with 500 grams (1 pound) of dry beans.

• Step9

  Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes, remove the beans and cool.

• Step10

  Spread the frangipane evenly over the cooled tart shell.

• Step11

  Spread the fig jam, and arrange the figs evenly on top.

• Step12

  Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 40 minutes. Cool, unmold, and transfer to a serving dish.

• Step13

  Make the apricot glaze: Mix 30 grams of apricot jam with a teaspoon of hot water, and brush the figs.

• Step14

  Serve this delicious tart with tea or coffee! Visit our website to find a beautiful rose bouquet cake, a peach & custard tart, walnut & caramel tart, and other great recipes.