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Fig tart

Delicious and easy fig tart with a crispy crust, creamy frangipane filling and sweet, perfectly ripe figs on top. This fruit tart is definitely a keeper!
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Preparation20 minutes
Cook time55 minutes
Fridge time30 minutes
Total time1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

8 pieces
For the crust
  • 200 grams all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 125 grams butter (cold - cubed)
  • cold water and salt
For the filling
  • 100 grams almond flour
  • 100 grams sugar
  • 100 grams butter (room temperature)
  • 2 eggs (medium)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 6 fresh figs

Equipment

  • Tart or pie pan
  • Pie weights

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Place the flour, baking powder, cold butter and pinch of salt in a food processor. Add a tablespoon or two of (cold) water while mixing, until the dough comes together and forms a nice ball.
  • Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/390 Fahrenheit top and bottom heat.
  • Pour the dough into a greased cake pan and pre-bake for 15 minutes using baking paper and pie weights.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 175 degrees.
  • For the filling, mix the almond flour, sugar and butter with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs 1 at a time, then the almond extract and flour.
  • Spread the frangipane on the bottom of the cake.
  • Quarter the figs and place on top of the cake.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown and done. Enjoy!
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Proteins: 7g | Fats: 30g | Saturated fats: 15g

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