Warm Black Mission Fig, Walnut Crunch, and Blue Cheese Tartlets

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Warm Black Mission Fig, Walnut Crunch, and Blue Cheese Tartlets
45 min.
6
581kcal

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Elevate your appetizer game with these delectable Warm Black Mission Fig, Walnut Crunch, and Blue Cheese Tartlets. Perfect for impressing guests at a dinner party or simply indulging in a luxurious snack, these tartlets combine sweet, savory, and crunchy elements that will leave everyone wanting more.

Imagine the rich sweetness of fresh black Mission figs, perfectly complemented by a luscious honey and Port syrup. Each tartlet is adorned with a delightful crunch from toasted walnuts, creating a mouth-watering contrast to the creamy and tangy blue cheese. The flaky puff pastry serves as the ideal base, offering a beautiful golden hue once baked to perfection.

Not only are these tartlets visually stunning, but they also come together in just 45 minutes, making them an ideal choice for both experienced chefs and beginners alike. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a gourmet appetizer that tantalizes the palate and pleases the eye. So, whether it's a cozy family gathering or a sophisticated soirée, these tartlets will surely be the star of the show, showcasing a wonderful harmony of flavors that exemplifies the beauty of vegetarian cuisine.

Ingredients

  •  figs fresh black stemmed (preferably Mission)
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • 0.5 cup port wine 
  • sheet puff pastry frozen thawed (half of 17.3-ounce package)
  • pinch salt 
  • ounces coarsely stilton cheese diced blue crumbled room temperature
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted ()
  • tablespoons walnuts toasted chopped
  • tablespoon water 
  • servings frangelico 
  • servings frangelico 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Stir honey, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt in medium skillet over medium heat until sugar melts. Cook until mixture boils and is deep golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  2. Mix in walnuts.
  3. Pour out onto sheet of foil; cool completely. Chop walnut crunch into small pieces. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  4. Stir 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and salt in heavy large skillet over medium heat until sugar is evenly moist. Cook until sugar begins to turn golden, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes (mixture may be granular).
  5. Place figs in sugar mixture, cut side down, and cook until figs begin to release juice, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add butter; swirl skillet to melt.
  7. Remove skillet from heat.
  8. Add Port and let stand 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer figs to plate and cool. Return syrup to boil, whisking until smooth. Cool syrup completely. Do ahead Figs and syrup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Rewarm syrup before using.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with foil.
  10. Roll out thawed puff pastry on lightly floured surface to 12x8-inch rectangle. Using 3 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out 6 rounds; arrange on prepared sheet. Divide walnut crunch among pastry rounds. Top each with 3 fig halves, cut side up.
  11. Bake tartlets until pastry is puffed and golden, about 30 minutes. Do ahead Tartlets can be made 2 hours ahead.
  12. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm at 350°F for 8 minutes.
  13. Arrange cheese atop warm tartlets.
  14. Brush or drizzle with warm Port syrup, then top with cube of honeycomb or drizzle with honey.

Nutrition Facts

Calories581kcal
Protein5.7%
Fat53.05%
Carbs41.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.56
Glycemic Load
32.3
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.450434658838%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.65mg
Petunidin
1.33mg
Delphinidin
0.78mg
Malvidin
18.97mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Peonidin
0.79mg
Catechin
3.16mg
Epicatechin
1.89mg
Quercetin
4.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:581.29kcal
29.06%
Fat:34.1g
52.46%
Saturated Fat:12.1g
75.66%
Carbohydrates:59.66g
19.89%
Net Carbohydrates:56.17g
20.43%
Sugar:36.8g
40.89%
Cholesterol:30.97mg
10.32%
Sodium:275.51mg
11.98%
Alcohol:3.06g
100%
Alcohol %:1.98%
100%
Protein:8.24g
16.48%
Manganese:0.68mg
33.78%
Selenium:12.93µg
18.47%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.65%
Fiber:3.49g
13.97%
Copper:0.28mg
13.92%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.82%
Folate:51.68µg
12.92%
Phosphorus:128.83mg
12.88%
Calcium:119.93mg
11.99%
Vitamin B3:2.31mg
11.57%
Vitamin K:11.38µg
10.84%
Magnesium:40.52mg
10.13%
Iron:1.75mg
9.72%
Vitamin A:453.55IU
9.07%
Potassium:304.12mg
8.69%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.63%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.04%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.49%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.19%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.15%
Vitamin C:1.67mg
2.02%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.42%
Source:Epicurious