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