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    Home » Appetizers & Starters » Fig Tart With Phyllo

    Fig Tart With Phyllo

    Last updated August 23, 2022. Originally posted August 6, 2022 By Jenny Skrapaliori-Graves. 10 Comments.

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    The fig tart with phyllo sheets, caramelized onions, rosemary, and gorgonzola cheese is delicious & such a crowd pleaser. Sweet and savory, this phyllo tart is a great way to show off late summer figs.

    If you love this fig tart with phyllo, you will also love this savory galette with figs and prosciutto, a rustic squash galette or the yellow squash tart!

    A phyllo tart with figs, utencils and a napkin, fig halves and partial view of a honey dipper on a plate.

    Why this recipe sings

    The fresh figs work well with the airy, flaky phyllo crust. The tangy gorgonzola cheese and rosemary bring balanced flavors. A drizzling of honey at the end brings out the sweetness of onions and figs.

    Here is what you need

    Ingredients for making a fig tart with phyllo.
    • Phyllo pastry. I always keep phyllo pastry sheets in my freezer. It can be used in both savory and sweet recipes. It’s one of my favorite “freezer staples” along with puff pastry.
    • Figs. Every summer I can't wait for this sweet amazing fruit.
    • Gorgonzola cheese. The tangy italian cheese pairs beautifully with the figs and rosemary.
    • Onions. Thinly sliced caramelized onions add to the beautiful contrast between tangy cheese and sweet figs.
    • Butter. A touch of melted butter is brushed on the phyllo sheets.
    • Rosemary leaves. The earthy herb gives savory aromatic notes to this tart
    • Honey. Just a drizzle of good honey for serving completes this tart.
    • Walnuts. A coule of walnuts served with aslice of the fig tart add crunch and a savory note.

    Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

    How to make it

    Sliced onions and rosemary leaves in a skillet.

    Melt one tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium to low heat. Add sliced onions, rosemary leaves, and brown sugar. Cook, occasionally tossing, until onions are limp and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, and remove from heat.

    Layers of buttered phyllo sheets in a round tart pan.

    Brush the tart pan with melted butter. 

    Quickly measure, placing your pan on top of the phyllo sheets. Cut them to size to fit your tart pan.

    Brush the phyllo sheets with melted butter, then stack them up. Add the phyllo stack to the pan, pressing it into the base. There will be a phyllo overhang; no worries, you will take care of that later.

    A tart pan layered with phyllo sheets and gorgonzola cheese.

    Crumbled the gorgonzola cheese and add it to the pan on top of the phyllo sheets.

    In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until smooth. Stir in the onions.

    A tart pan layered with phyllo sheets and cheese and onion mixture.

    Pour in the egg mixture and onions around the gorgonzola cheese.

    A tart pan layered with phyllo sheets filled with sliced figs.

    Arrange fig slices next to each other on top. It's okay to overlap a little. Cut the excess pastry with scissors to about ⅓ of an inch around the tart pan.

    A phyllo tart with figs, utensils and  fig halves on a dark table.

    Bake until phyllo pastry is golden and egg mixture is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. If it looks like too much liquid on top, it's okay; it will set after you take it out of the oven. 

    A plate with a piece of fig tart, above it a platter with the tart and a serving stencil, a fork and knife and fig halves on a dark table.

    Serve with rosemary leaves, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey, warm or at room temperature.

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    A fig phyllo tart, partial views of a fig halve, a plate with a honey dipper and a napkin.

    Fig Tart With Phyllo

    by Jenny | The Greek Foodie
    The fig tart with phyllo, caramelized onions, rosemary, and gorgonzola cheese is sweet, savory and a great way to show off late summer figs.
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course Appetizer, Holidays
    Servings 8
    Calories 288 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9 " inch tart pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 ripe figs
    • ⅔ cup Gorgonzola cheese crumbled
    • 1 egg
    • ¼ cup whole milk
    • 1 rosemary sprig plus more for garnish
    • 1 onion
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • ½ lb phyllo dough sheets half of a packet
    • ½ cup butter melted

    Instructions
     

    • Melt one tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium to low heat. Add sliced onions, rosemary leaves, and one teaspoon of brown sugar. Cook, occasionally tossing, until onions are limp and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar, and remove from heat.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg until smooth. Stir in the onions. 
    • Brush the tart pan with melted butter.
    • Cut the phyllo sheets to a square size to fit your tart pan.
    • Brush the phyllo sheets with melted butter, then stack them up. Add the phyllo stack to the pan, pressing it into the base. There will be a phyllo overhang; you will take care of that later.
    • Add the crumbled gorgonzola cheese and pour in the egg mixture and onions.
    • Arrange figs slices next to each other on top. It's okay to overlap a little.
      Cut the excess pastry with scissors to about ⅓ of an inch around the tart pan.
    • Bake until phyllo pastry is golden and egg mixture is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. If it looks like it has too much liquid on top it's okay, it will set after you take it out of the oven.
      Serve with rosemary leaves and a drizzle of honey, warm or at room temperature.

    Notes

    Nutritional Info – Please remember the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 349mgPotassium: 236mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 558IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Amanda Mason says

      August 09, 2022 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      I made this for brunch and it turned out so good! Loved every bite! I'll absolutely be making this again!!

      Reply
    2. Jessica says

      August 10, 2022 at 12:29 pm

      This recipe is an absolute showstopper! Can't wait to make it for my next brunch. Figs are such a beautiful ingredient. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Nancy says

      August 10, 2022 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      Anything with figs is my favorite. Love your combination of sweet and savory in this gorgeous tart.

      Reply
    4. Sharon says

      August 10, 2022 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      This dish is as beautiful as it is tasty. The sweet and savory combination was a hit!

      Reply
    5. Erin says

      August 11, 2022 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      This looks so easy! I can't wait to give this tart a try soon. I love how simple it is with the dough!

      Reply
    6. Ann says

      August 13, 2022 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      I love figs, but never think about buying some when I am at the grocery store. This dish sounds delicious! Excited to give it a try!

      Reply
    7. Chenée says

      August 14, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      The combination of sweet and savory from the figs and the Gorgonzola cheese was just perfect! I can't wait to make this again!

      Reply
    8. Erica says

      August 14, 2022 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      I love figs and this recipe was so easy. Mouthwatering till the last bite perfect for any party. Definitely will be making again soon.

      Reply
    9. Tristin says

      August 14, 2022 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, this came out beautifully! I am so glad I found this recipe, there just are not enough fig recipes out there.

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    10. Hayley Dhanecha says

      August 15, 2022 at 4:10 am

      5 stars
      Firstly, this tart is a work of art, and secondly, I made it over the weekend and it was absolutely delicious!!

      Reply

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