Warm Black Mission Fig, Walnut Crunch, and Blue Cheese Tartlets Recipe

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Warm Black Mission Fig, Walnut Crunch, and Blue Cheese Tartlets
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15
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Nutrition
283
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • pinch of salt
  • 9 fresh figs ( preferably black mission), stemmed , cut lengthwise in half
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup ruby port
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17.3-oz package), thawed
  • 3 oz la fourme d'ambert or stilton blue cheese, diced or coarsely crumbled, room temperature

Directions:

  1. For walnut crunch: Stir honey, sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt in medium skillet over medium heat until sugar melts. Cook until mixture boils and is deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Mix in walnuts. Pour out onto sheet of foil; cool completely. Chop walnut crunch into small pieces. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  2. For figs and pastry: Stir 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and salt in heavy large skillet over medium heat until sugar is evenly moist. Cook until sugar begins to turn golden, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes (mixture may be granular). Place figs in sugar mixture, cut side down, and cook until figs begin to release juice, about 3 minutes. Add butter; swirl skillet to melt. Remove skillet from heat. Add Port and let stand 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer figs to plate and cool. Return syrup to boil, whisking until smooth. Cool syrup completely. Do ahead Figs and syrup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill. Rewarm syrup before using.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Roll out thawed puff pastry on lightly floured surface to 12x8-inch rectangle. Using 3 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out 6 rounds; arrange on prepared sheet. Divide walnut crunch among pastry rounds. Top each with 3 fig halves, cut side up.
  4. Bake tartlets until pastry is puffed and golden, about 30 minutes. Do ahead Tartlets can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm at 350°F for 8 minutes.
  5. Arrange cheese atop warm tartlets. Brush or drizzle with warm Port syrup, then top with cube of honeycomb or drizzle with honey.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 283.48 Kcal (1187 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.31g 20%
Cholesterol 15.21mg 5%
Sodium 88.31mg 4%
Potassium 225.42mg 5%
Total Carbs 37.01g 12%
Sugars 30.31g 121%
Dietary Fiber 2.98g 12%
Protein 3.24g 6%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 34.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 202.8 Kcal (849 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.52g 20%
Cholesterol 10.88mg 5%
Sodium 63.18mg 4%
Potassium 161.26mg 5%
Total Carbs 26.47g 12%
Sugars 21.68g 121%
Dietary Fiber 2.13g 12%
Protein 2.32g 6%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 25mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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