Honey-Roasted Fig and Ricotta Tart with Thyme
A crisp tart crust filled with creamy ricotta and topped with honey-roasted figs and fresh thyme offers an elegant combination of floral and sweet flavors. This mediterranean-inspired desserts ready in about 70 minutes layers all-purpose flour, cold and cubed unsalted butter, powdered sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tbsp, cold and cubed unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 tbsp, plus extra for drizzling honey
- 8, halved fresh figs
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1, beaten egg yolk
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a food processor, pulse 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 6 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp powdered sugar until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 2: Add 2 tbsp cold water gradually and pulse until dough just comes together. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill 30 minutes.
- Step 3: Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Press dough into pan and trim edges.
- Step 4: Brush dough with 1 beaten egg yolk. Bake crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Step 5: Mix 1 cup ricotta cheese with 3 tbsp honey and 1 tsp lemon zest until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled tart crust.
- Step 6: Arrange 8 halved fresh figs cut side up over ricotta. Drizzle figs with an additional 1 tbsp honey and sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves.
- Step 7: Return tart to oven and bake 15 minutes until figs are slightly caramelized.
- Step 8: Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and serve warm or at room temperature.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Roasted Fig and Ricotta Tart with Thyme take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (40 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Honey-Roasted Fig and Ricotta Tart with Thyme?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Roasted Fig and Ricotta Tart with Thyme?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Roasted Fig and Ricotta Tart with Thyme for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Roasted Fig and Ricotta Tart with Thyme?
Mediterranean desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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