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Honey-Roasted Fig & Pistachio Feuilletés with Citrus Mascarpone

Honey-Roasted Fig & Pistachio Feuilletés with Citrus Mascarpone

Crisp, flaky layers of golden puff pastry cushioned with a bright Meyer lemon and orange blossom mascarpone cream, topped with jammy roasted Black Mission figs and crunchy pistachios. It brings the pure indulgence of a Parisian morning bakery straight to your sunny California breakfast table.

Marguerite Lavigne
Marguerite Lavigne
Prep: 24 minutes
Cook: 22 minutes
4
easy
breakfastsnack
french-bistropastryfigsbreakfast+1

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Timeline

51 minutes
0m15m30m45m51m
Preheat Oven
10m
Mix Mascarpone Cream
5m
Prep Figs
5m
Shape Pastry
7m
Assemble Pastries
8m
Bake Feuilletés
22m
Garnish & Serve
5m

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet All-butter puff pastry sheet(thawed in the refrigerator overnight)
  • 8 oz Fresh Black Mission figs(stemmed and quartered longitudinally)
  • 8 oz Mascarpone cheese(slightly softened)
  • 3 tbsp Orange blossom honey(divided)
  • 1 tsp Meyer lemon zest(finely grated)
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves(lightly bruised)
  • 1 large Egg(beaten for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp Whole milk(mixed with egg)
  • 2 tbsp Turbinado sugar(for sprinkling on borders)
  • 3 tbsp Roasted salted pistachios(coarsely chopped for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

    10 min

    Tip: A hot oven is essential for pushing steam through those rich layers of butter to achieve maximum height and crunch.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 8 oz Mascarpone cheese, 1 tbsp Orange blossom honey, 1 tsp Meyer lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp Vanilla bean paste until creamy and velvety.

    5 min

    Tip: Don't over-whisk or mascarpone can turn grainy; just whisk until silky and combined.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, gently toss 8 oz Fresh Black Mission figs with 1 tbsp Orange blossom honey and 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves.

    5 min

    Tip: Quartering the figs exposes their luscious ruby interior so they caramelize beautifully under heat.

  4. 4

    Unroll 1 sheet All-butter puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 4 equal rectangles. Using a sharp paring knife, gently score a 1/2-inch border inside each rectangle, taking care not to cut all the way through. Dock the inner rectangle several times with a fork.

    7 min

    Tip: Scoring creates a picture frame that inflates into flaky borders while the center stays delightfully flat to hold our filling.

  5. 5

    Transfer pastry rectangles to your lined baking sheet. Spread two tablespoons of citrus mascarpone cream within scored border of each rectangle. Arrange sweet fig quarters over cream. Whisk 1 large Egg with 1 tbsp Whole milk, brush borders with egg wash, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp Turbinado sugar.

    8 min

    Tip: Keep filling strictly inside scored line so pastry edges rise evenly into gorgeous golden walls.

  6. 6

    Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes until pastry edges are dramatically puffed and deep golden amber, and figs are tender and bubbly.

    22 min

    Tip: If pastries brown too quickly on one side, rotate baking sheet halfway through baking.

  7. 7

    Remove from oven and allow pastries to set on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Drizzle remaining 1 tbsp Orange blossom honey over warm figs and scatter 3 tbsp Roasted salted pistachios on top before serving.

    5 min

    Tip: Serve warm with a glass of chilled Pet-Nat or a bowl of café au lait.

Chef's Notes

Ah, morning in Paris! When I lived in the 11th arrondissement, I'd pop into my corner boulangerie for a hot feuilleté straight from the deck oven. Here in California, when September rolls around and the Black Mission figs from my friend's orchard in Fresno are so ripe they practically honey themselves, I make these. Using good all-butter puff pastry isn't cheating—it's smart bistro cooking! A touch of citrusy mascarpone keeps things light, bright, and utterly divine.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Honey-Roasted Fig & Pistachio Feuilletés with Citrus Mascarpone take to make?

Honey-Roasted Fig & Pistachio Feuilletés with Citrus Mascarpone takes about 46 minutes total. That includes 24 minutes of prep and 22 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings.

What skill level is needed for Honey-Roasted Fig & Pistachio Feuilletés with Citrus Mascarpone?

This recipe is rated easy — it's beginner-friendly and straightforward.

What ingredients do I need for Honey-Roasted Fig & Pistachio Feuilletés with Citrus Mascarpone?

The main ingredients are: All-butter puff pastry sheet, Fresh Black Mission figs, Mascarpone cheese, Orange blossom honey, Meyer lemon zest, Vanilla bean paste, Fresh thyme leaves, Egg, Whole milk, Turbinado sugar, Roasted salted pistachios.

What type of meal is Honey-Roasted Fig & Pistachio Feuilletés with Citrus Mascarpone?

Honey-Roasted Fig & Pistachio Feuilletés with Citrus Mascarpone is categorized as: breakfast, snack.