Fig Tart

Luscious mascarpone cream, fresh figs and pistachio graham cracker crust make for a perfect summertime treat.

Fresh Figs

It is mid summer here in Louisiana and fig season is in full swing! I recently bought a house and after a few months of renovations I finally moved in a week or so ago just in time for the figs on the fig tree in my back yard to start to ripen! I have been out there daily picking tons of figs because they start turning before my eyes! I have been trying to make it out to pick my figs before the birds and squirrels get to them. They have gotten a few here and there but I have been lucky enough to pick the majority of the figs off the tree before they get snatched up.

I have so many figs right now I don’t even know what to do! I had so much fun creating this mascarpone fig tart with yummy pistachio graham cracker crust. It is really the chef’s kiss of this summer. There are so many different things I can do with my figs I am excited for what is in store next! Some fig newtons, fig jam and maybe even some cookies or topping it off on a salad! Let me know in the comments what you think I should make next!

Ingredients You’ll Need for a Fig Tart

The Crust

• Graham Crackers
• Pistachios
• Brown Sugar
• Unsalted Butter
• Salt

The Filling

• Marscapone
• Brown Sugar
• Heavy Cream
• Fig Preserves
• Vanilla Extract
• Orange Zest
• 2 cups fresh figs for topping

How to make a Fig Tart

The Crust

• Whisk ingredients together
• Mold to a tart pan
• Place in refrigerator until filling is ready

The Filling

• Whip mascarpone and brown sugar until smooth
• Mix in heavy cream and whip until thickened
• Mix in vanilla extract, orange zest and fig preserves
• Pour mixture into the crust, smoothing over the top
• Slice fresh figs and design the top as you wish
• Place in fridge for a few hours
• Enjoy!

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Fig Tart

Luscious mascarpone cream, fresh figs and pistachio graham cracker crust make for a perfect summertime treat.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Refrigerate 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  

Crust

• 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
• 1/2 cup Crushed Pistachios
• 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
• 8 tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted

Filling

• 8 oz Mascarpone
• 1 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 3 tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 tsp Orange Zest
• 2 tbsp Fig Preserves
• 2 cup Fresh Figs

Instructions

 

Crust

• Whisk together graham cracker crumbs, crushed pistachios, brown sugar and salt in a large bowl
• Stir in melted butter and transfer into a tart pan, molding the crust to the bottom and sides
• Put in refrigerator until filling is ready

Filling

• With a standing or hand held mixer, whip the mascarpone and brown sugar until smooth (works best when at room temperature or else you may have a lumpy filling)
• Slowly add in heavy cream and mix until it has stiff peaks
• Mix in the vanilla extract, orange zest and fig preserves until well combined
• Take crust out of the fridge and spread the filling making sure it is evenly coated and smoothed over the top
• Slice figs and place on the top in any design you wish
• For an extra bit of sweetness drizzle a little bit of honey on the top
• Place in fridge for at least 4 hours (is best overnight)
• Slice a piece and enjoy!

Keyword Fig, Fig Tart, Fresh Figs, No bake, Pistachio Graham Cracker crust, Quick and Easy