Fancy Fig & Goat Cheese Tart

๐Ÿฅง Fancy Fig & Goat Cheese Breakfast Tart

Hey breakfast adventurers! ๐Ÿ‘‹ 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

Fig & Goat Cheese Tart

Perfect Timing for This Beauty โฐ

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 ๐ŸŽ‰

Shopping List ๐Ÿ›’

For the Buttery Crust:

  • 1ยฝ cups all-purpose flour
  • ยฝ cup cold butter, cubed ๐Ÿงˆ
  • ยผ teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 egg for egg wash

For the Dreamy Filling:

  • 8 oz goat cheese, softened ๐Ÿง€
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons honey ๐Ÿฏ
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon ๐Ÿ‹

For the Gorgeous Topping:

  • 8-10 fresh figs, sliced ๐Ÿชด
  • 2 tablespoons pistachios, chopped
  • Fresh thyme leaves ๐ŸŒฟ
  • Honey for drizzling
  • Flaky sea salt

Let’s Create Magic! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ

  1. 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 375ยฐF for 15 minutes
  1. Prepare the Filling (10 minutes):
  • Beat goat cheese and cream cheese until fluffy
  • Mix in honey, vanilla, and lemon zest
  • Spread in cooled crust
  1. 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 ๐ŸŒŸ

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! ๐Ÿ’ช

  • 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! ๐Ÿ’ญ

  1. Crust can be made the night before
  2. Room temperature cheese blends better
  3. Save prettiest fig slices for the top
  4. Don’t skip the salt – it makes flavors pop! โœจ

Make It Your Own! ๐ŸŽจ

  • 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 ๐Ÿ“ฆ

  • Best eaten same day
  • Keeps in fridge for 2 days
  • Don’t freeze (trust me on this one!)

Why You’ll Love This! โค๏ธ

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! ๐Ÿ“ธ

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • Crust too crumbly? Add more water
  • Figs not sweet? Drizzle extra honey
  • Filling too thick? Add a splash of cream

Perfect Pairings โ˜•

  • 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 ๐Ÿ’

P.S. Don’t forget to take a picture before diving in – this beauty deserves to be shared! ๐Ÿ“ธ

Tip: Make extra honey-drizzled figs – they’re irresistible for snacking while you work! โœจ

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