Easy Fig Puff Pastry Tarts with Honey
Fancy something sweet without spending the afternoon baking? These easy fig puff pastry tarts bring a little café-style indulgence to your kitchen, with honey-sweetened figs and crisp pastry edges.
Ready-rolled pastry keeps the preparation straightforward, while individual portions make serving easy. Put the kettle on and enjoy one as an afternoon treat, or add them to a weekend brunch spread.
A simple fresh fig dessert with ready-rolled pastry
If you are looking for an easy dessert using fresh figs, individual tarts are a useful place to start. There is no tart tin to line and no need to make pastry from scratch.
Easy fig puff pastry tarts recipe
Makes: 6
Preparation: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking: approximately 20–25 minutes
Total: approximately 35–40 minutes
Ingredients
1 x 320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
1 tsp vanilla extract
8–10 fresh figs, stalks removed and sliced
1 tbsp honey, I used Laverde raw sicilian honey (read our review here!)
Method
Heat the oven to 200°C, or 180°C fan. Line a baking tray.
Gently toss the figs with honey, lemon juice and vanilla.
Cut the pastry into six rectangles. Score a 1cm border without cutting through; prick the centres.
Arrange the figs directly on the pastry centres in a single layer, leaving borders clear. Leave any excess liquid in the bowl.
Brush the borders with egg wash.
Bake for approximately 20–25 minutes, until golden and cooked underneath. Follow your pastry packet if it specifies a different temperature.
Easy fig puff pastry tarts recipe
Ingredients
- 1 x 320g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 –10 fresh figs stalks removed and sliced
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200°C, or 180°C fan. Line a baking tray.
- Gently toss the figs with honey, lemon juice and vanilla.
- Cut the pastry into six rectangles. Score a 1cm border without cutting through; prick the centres.
- Arrange the figs directly on the pastry centres in a single layer, leaving borders clear. Leave any excess liquid in the bowl.
- Brush the borders with egg wash.
- Bake for approximately 20–25 minutes, until golden and cooked underneath. Follow your pastry packet if it specifies a different temperature.
What to serve with fig puff pastry tarts
Serve on small plates with a fork for a relaxed afternoon tea. For dessert, a spoonful of plain yoghurt adds a tangy contrast, a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes a more indulgent option.
For brunch, set the tarts beside a bowl of fruit and let everyone help themselves.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a tart tin?
No. These individual pastries bake directly on a lined tray, making them a convenient option if you do not own specialist baking equipment.
How do I divide the pastry evenly?
Cut the sheet in half along its length, then cut each half into three equal sections. A ruler is useful if you want particularly uniform portions.
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