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Fig and Blue Cheese Tartlets

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Fig and Blue Cheese Tartlets are elegant puff pastry appetizers made with tangy blue cheese and sweet fig jam. Perfect for holiday entertaining, wine nights, or special occasions, these bite-sized tartlets are rich, flaky, and incredibly simple to prepare.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12–16 tartlets
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen
  • 2–3 tablespoons fig jam or fig preserves
  • ⅓ cup crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Optional garnish: fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly roll out puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut into 12–16 equal squares or circles using a sharp knife or cookie cutter.
  3. Place pastry pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Score a small border inside each piece (without cutting through), to allow edges to puff up.
  4. Add about ½ teaspoon of fig jam to the center of each tartlet. Top with a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese.
  5. Brush the outer edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary before serving.

Notes

  • For extra richness, drizzle baked tartlets with honey.
  • Add chopped walnuts for crunch or a slice of fresh fig before baking.
  • Goat cheese or brie can be used for a milder flavor.
  • Best served warm or at room temperature.
  • Use gluten-free puff pastry if needed.

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