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Easy Fig Pastry with Goat Cheese, Walnuts and Mint Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Fig Pastry Recipe is a delightful blend of buttery puff pastry filled with creamy goat cheese, sweet fig jam, fresh black mission figs, and crunchy walnuts. Baked to golden perfection and optionally garnished with fresh mint, this recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in a flaky, elegant pastry – ideal for a sophisticated appetizer or a light dessert.

Ingredients

Pastry

  • 1 sheet of good store-bought puff pastry, thawed in fridge for 3 hours

Filling

  • 8 oz fresh black mission figs
  • 4-5 oz goat cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped; more for garnish if desired
  • 2 tbsp good fig jam

Topping & Garnish

  • 1 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the fig pastries.
  2. Prepare Pastry Base: Divide the thawed puff pastry sheet into four fairly equal rectangular pieces and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  3. Assemble Filling: Spread the room temperature goat cheese evenly over each pastry piece. Next, add a spoonful of fig jam, followed by fresh black mission fig slices and sprinkle with roughly chopped walnuts for texture and flavor.
  4. Butter the Edges: Using a brush, apply melted butter over the figs and the edges of the puff pastry to help with browning and add richness.
  5. Shape the Edges: Slightly turn up the edges of each pastry piece to create a shallow border that holds the filling in place during baking.
  6. Bake Pastries: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden, puffed, and cooked through.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove the pastries from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped mint leaves and additional walnuts if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  8. Explore More Recipes: For more flaky treats, try our phyllo pizza or phyllo meat pie recipes. If you crave more sweet and nutty flavors, enjoy our Greek yogurt parfait with Kahlua and nuts.

Notes

  • Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed for easier handling and better puffing in the oven.
  • Fresh black mission figs can be substituted with other fig varieties if unavailable.
  • Room temperature goat cheese spreads more easily and blends better with the jam and figs.
  • Optional garnish of mint adds a fresh herbal note that complements the sweet and savory flavors.
  • Serve these pastries as a sophisticated appetizer, brunch item, or light dessert.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/easy-fig-pastry-with-goat-cheese-walnuts-and-mint-recipe/