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Fresh Fig & Goat Cheese Brioche Tartlets

Fresh Fig & Goat Cheese Brioche Tartlets

Warm, pillowy brioche dough layered with a silky chèvre-almond cream, topped with jammy ripe Black Mission figs, and finished with warm orange blossom honey. It's a sunny California spin on the Parisian breakfast pastry.

Marguerite Lavigne
Marguerite Lavigne
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
4
medium
breakfast
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Timeline

48 minutes
0m15m30m45m
Prep Brioche Base
10m
Make Chèvre Cream
8m
Slice Figs & Prep Glaze
8m
Assemble Tartlets
5m
Bake Tartlets
20m
Warm Floral Honey
5m
Garnish & Serve

Ingredients

  • 1 lb prepared brioche dough(store-bought or homemade, chilled)
  • 4 oz soft goat cheese (chèvre)(room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter(softened)
  • 4 tbsp honey(divided)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp orange zest(freshly grated)
  • 1 egg yolk(for filling)
  • 1 egg(for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp water(for egg wash)
  • 3 tbsp almond flour
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 8 fresh Black Mission figs(ripe, sliced vertically)
  • 1 tsp orange blossom water(optional, for honey drizzle)
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds(toasted)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves(for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 lb prepared brioche dough into a rectangle, then divide into 4 equal rounds or squares (about 5 inches each). Score a 1/2-inch border around each piece with a knife and transfer them to the baking sheet.

    10 min

    Tip: Scoring the border helps the edges puff up around the fig filling like a sweet little picture frame.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, beat 4 oz soft goat cheese (chèvre) with 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp orange zest, and 1 egg yolk until smooth and creamy. Stir in 3 tbsp almond flour and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt.

    8 min

    Tip: Using room-temperature chèvre ensures a completely silky texture without lumps.

  3. 3

    Slice 8 fresh Black Mission figs vertically into 1/4-inch slices. In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg with 1 tbsp water to make an egg wash.

    8 min

    Tip: Keep the fig slices slightly thick so they stay juicy while baking.

  4. 4

    Spread 2 tablespoons of the chèvre cream inside the scored border of each brioche round. Artfully arrange the sliced 8 fresh Black Mission figs on top, overlapping slightly. Brush the exposed pastry edges with the egg wash.

    5 min

    Tip: Don't press down too hard on the brioche border when brushing so it rises freely.

  5. 5

    Bake at 375°F for 18 to 20 minutes, until the brioche edges are deeply golden brown and the cheese filling is set.

    20 min

    Tip: If the edges brown too fast before the cream sets, loosely tent with foil for the last 4 minutes.

  6. 6

    While the tarts bake, gently warm remaining 2 tbsp honey with 1 tsp orange blossom water in a tiny saucepan over low heat until warm and fluid.

    5 min

    Tip: Keep heat low so you don't boil off the floral notes of the orange blossom water.

  7. 7

    Remove the tartlets from the oven. Immediately drizzle with the warm honey mix, sprinkle with 2 tbsp sliced almonds and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and serve warm.

    3 min

    Tip: A light scatter of fresh thyme adds a subtle, fragrant bistro touch that cuts through the rich brioche.

Chef's Notes

If you don't have orange blossom water, a tiny squeeze of fresh orange juice in the honey works beautifully too. My farmer friend at the Santa Monica market always reminds me that the sweetest figs yield softly when pressed—don't be afraid to use very ripe ones here!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Fresh Fig & Goat Cheese Brioche Tartlets take to make?

Fresh Fig & Goat Cheese Brioche Tartlets takes about 45 minutes total. That includes 25 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings.

What skill level is needed for Fresh Fig & Goat Cheese Brioche Tartlets?

This recipe is rated medium — it's intermediate, requiring some cooking experience.

What ingredients do I need for Fresh Fig & Goat Cheese Brioche Tartlets?

The main ingredients are: prepared brioche dough, soft goat cheese (chèvre), unsalted butter, honey, granulated sugar, orange zest, egg yolk, egg, water, almond flour, fine sea salt, fresh Black Mission figs, orange blossom water, sliced almonds, fresh thyme leaves.

What type of meal is Fresh Fig & Goat Cheese Brioche Tartlets?

Fresh Fig & Goat Cheese Brioche Tartlets is categorized as: breakfast.