🥧 Fancy Fig & Goat Cheese Breakfast Tart
Hey breakfast adventurers! 👋 Ready to make something that’ll have everyone thinking you’re a professional pastry chef? This Fig and Goat Cheese Breakfast Tart is about to become your new signature dish! It’s fancy enough for company but easy enough for a treat-yourself kind of morning!
Fig & Goat Cheese Tart
Perfect Timing for This Beauty ⏰
Best enjoyed as a late breakfast or brunch (9-11 AM), especially on weekends when you can take your time savoring each bite! Perfect for:
- Lazy Sunday mornings
- Holiday breakfasts
- Brunch parties with friends
- Special occasions 🎉
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For the Buttery Crust:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed 🧈
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
- 1 egg for egg wash
For the Dreamy Filling:
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened 🧀
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey 🍯
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon 🍋
For the Gorgeous Topping:
- 8-10 fresh figs, sliced 🪴
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, chopped
- Fresh thyme leaves 🌿
- Honey for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt
Let’s Create Magic! 👩🍳
- Make the Crust (15 minutes + chill time):
- Pulse flour, butter, salt in food processor
- Add ice water until dough forms
- Chill for 30 minutes
- Roll out and fit into a 9-inch tart pan
- Blind bake at 375°F for 15 minutes
- Prepare the Filling (10 minutes):
- Beat goat cheese and cream cheese until fluffy
- Mix in honey, vanilla, and lemon zest
- Spread in cooled crust
- The Grand Finale (10 minutes):
- Arrange fig slices in a pretty pattern
- Sprinkle with pistachios and thyme
- Drizzle with honey
- Add a pinch of flaky salt
Nutritional Goodness 🌟
Per slice (serves 8):
- Calories: 340
- Protein: 8g
- Calcium: 15% DV
- Iron: 8% DV
- Vitamin A: 12% DV
- Healthy Fats: From cheese and nuts
Why This Works for Breakfast! 💪
- Protein from cheese keeps you full
- Figs provide natural sweetness and fiber
- Nuts add healthy fats and crunch
- Perfectly balanced sweet and savory
Pro Tips for Success! 💭
- Crust can be made the night before
- Room temperature cheese blends better
- Save prettiest fig slices for the top
- Don’t skip the salt – it makes flavors pop! ✨
Make It Your Own! 🎨
- Make it gluten-free: Use almond flour crust
- Less sweet? Reduce honey
- No figs? Try fresh peaches or pears
- Extra decadent? Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze
Storage Tips 📦
- Best eaten same day
- Keeps in fridge for 2 days
- Don’t freeze (trust me on this one!)
Why You’ll Love This! ❤️
This tart is your ticket to breakfast fame! The creamy goat cheese filling plays perfectly with sweet figs, while the buttery crust holds everything together in style. Plus, it looks absolutely Instagram-worthy! 📸
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Crust too crumbly? Add more water
- Figs not sweet? Drizzle extra honey
- Filling too thick? Add a splash of cream
Perfect Pairings ☕
- Coffee (obviously!)
- Prosecco (we won’t tell)
- Fresh mint tea
- Greek yogurt on the side
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With love and butter,
Your Breakfast Bestie 💝
P.S. Don’t forget to take a picture before diving in – this beauty deserves to be shared! 📸
Tip: Make extra honey-drizzled figs – they’re irresistible for snacking while you work! ✨
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