Fig Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Tart

Delight your taste buds with this Fig, Caramelized Onion, and Blue Cheese Tart—a show-stopping savory tart that's the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. Flaky puff pastry forms the base for deeply caramelized onions, fresh, luscious figs, and creamy blue cheese, all enhanced with a hint of fresh thyme. This gourmet-level dish is surprisingly accessible, featuring straightforward steps like caramelizing onions and arranging the toppings for a visually stunning finish. Ideal for appetizers, brunch spreads, or even light dinners, this tart bakes to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish that highlights seasonal flavors with sophistication.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 sheet (store-bought or homemade) puff pastry
• 2 medium yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 6 whole fresh figs
• 1/3 cup (crumbled) blue cheese
• 1 teaspoon (chopped) fresh thyme
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Thinly slice the onions. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 10–12 minutes until they begin to soften and turn golden.

Step 3

Stir in the brown sugar and continue cooking for another 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

While the onions are cooking, slice the figs into quarters.

Step 5

Unroll or roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to ensure it fits your baking sheet. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Using a sharp knife, score a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border around the edges of the puff pastry without cutting all the way through. Prick the inside of the border all over with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much.

Step 7

Spread the caramelized onions evenly across the pricked area of the puff pastry, leaving the border clean.

Step 8

Arrange the fig slices over the onions, then sprinkle crumbled blue cheese and fresh thyme over the top.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Brush the pastry border lightly with the egg wash for a golden crust.

Step 10

Season the entire tart with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 11

Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

Step 12

Allow the tart to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(709.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1056.0

Total Fat 65.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 253.3mg	0%
Sodium 1385.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 61.5g
Protein 24.0g	0%

Vitamin D 62.8IU	0%
Calcium 431.0mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1250.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.9%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 37.3%