Description
A buttery graham cracker crust filled with honey-sweetened mascarpone and topped with glossy caramelized figs and crunchy nuts for an elegant, make-ahead tart.
Ingredients
1½ cups (180 g) graham cracker crumbs or crushed buttery cookies
6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp (25 g) brown sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 cup (250 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
¼ cup (85 g) honey, plus extra for drizzling
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp (15 g) powdered sugar (optional)
6–8 fresh figs, halved
2 tbsp (30 g) brown sugar
1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter
1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
¼ cup (30 g) toasted chopped pistachios or walnuts
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Combine graham crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt; press into a tart pan. Bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool.
- Whisk mascarpone, honey, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks; fold into mascarpone mixture.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with brown sugar, honey, and lemon juice. Add figs cut-side down; cook 2–3 minutes until glazed. Flip briefly. Cool slightly.
- Spread mascarpone filling into cooled crust. Arrange fig halves on top, pressing lightly. Drizzle extra honey and sprinkle nuts. Garnish with mint. Chill 1–2 hours.
- Slice with a sharp knife and serve chilled, adding a final honey drizzle if desired.
Notes
- Use shortbread or Biscoff cookies for a different crust flavor.
- Add a layer of orange zest or marmalade under the filling for brightness.
- Substitute pears or peaches for figs when out of season.
- Omit powdered sugar if honey provides enough sweetness.
- Store components separately for up to 1 day and assemble before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
