Fig and Marzipan Tartlets

published by ebikoman on Sep 13, 2010

Figs are a good source of minerals, including iron and copper, which are beneficial for blood ceils, and calcium for healthy bones.

Figs are a good source of minerals, including iron and copper, which are beneficial for blood ceils, and calcium for healthy bones.

PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES MAKES 6

EASY / PREPARE AHEAD

375g pack puff pastry

200g (7oz) marzipan

2tbsp milk, plus extra for brushing

pinch ground cinnamon

1tsp demerara sugar

6 figs, cut into wedges

150g (5oz)mascarpone

2tbsp Amaretto liqueur

1tbsp icing sugar, sieved

Heat the oven to 200 C, 180 ะก fan, 400 F, gas 6. Roll out the puff pastry to the thickness of a £1 coin. Cut out 6 tartlets 10cm (4in) diameter and transfer to an oiled baking sheet. Score a border 1cm (Vain) from the edge of the pastry and prick inside with a fork. Cook for 10 minutes.

Put the marzipan in a blender with the milk, cinnamon and demerara sugar, and blend until smooth. (You can make the marzipan mix up to 1 days ahead. Keep in the fridge until needed.) Put a spoonful of marzipan mix on to each pastry disc and scatter with figs. Return to the oven for S to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, beat together the mascarpone with the Amaretto and icing sugar, and put in the fridge to chill. Serve the tarts warm with a dollop of the Amaretto cream on the side. Per tartlet: 520 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated), 56g carbohydrate

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