A refined Tuscan-inspired tart made with buttery pasta frolla, pastry cream, ripe figs, and toasted walnuts finished with a light vanilla glaze.

Servings

Slices: Total tart weight (g): Base recipe = 10 slices.

Per-slice weight: 120 g

Ingredients

1 batch Pasta Frolla — view recipe
908 g Black Mission figs
454 g walnuts (toast some for topping)
1 batch pastry cream
250 g sugar
1000 ml water
8 g gelatin (about 4 sheets)
5 ml vanilla extract

Method

Roll pasta frolla to 2–3 mm, line a tart ring, and chill 20 minutes. Blind bake at 350°F (175°C) until lightly golden. Cool completely.

Spread pastry cream in the cooled shell. Slice figs and arrange over the cream. Toast walnuts lightly and scatter over the top.

For the glaze: heat sugar + water, dissolve softened gelatin, add vanilla, cool slightly, then brush gently over figs for shine. Let set before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Values are estimated and update when you change servings (base = 10 slices).

Serving
1 slice

Calories
350

Carbs
38.0 g

Protein
6.0 g

Fat
20.0 g

Slice weight
120 g

Chef Costing + Menu Builder Connection

Enter ingredient costs to calculate total tart cost and cost per slice.

Figs ($ / lb)

Walnuts ($ / lb)

Sugar ($ / kg)

Gelatin ($ / sheet)

Vanilla ($ / tsp)

Pasta Frolla cost ($ / batch)

Pastry Cream cost ($ / batch)

Total Tart Cost $0.00

Cost / Slice $0.00

Suggested Price / Slice (x3) $0.00

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Diet
Vegetarian

Season
Late Summer · Fall

Texture
Creamy · Crisp

Pairing
Franciacorta · Vin Santo

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Wine Pairing

Suggested wine:Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
Why it works: elegant notes of pear, citrus and honeysuckle with creamy texture.

Alternative:Pizzolato Spumante Brut Rose.

Fig

Nutty

Elegant

Wine Notes

Made in the heart of the Prosecco DOCG zone, Nino Franco’s Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG is unquestionably the world’s finest value in a high-quality sparkling wine. Made from 100% Glera (traditionally called Prosecco), the non-vintage, light-bodied Rustico offers gorgeously elegant notes of pear, citrus and honeysuckle. The texture is creamy, soft and delicate with persistent effervescence. A sparkling wine whose fresh and immediate drink combined with an excellent floral bouquet. Pair Nino Franco Rustico with charcuterie, risotto, vegetables, seafood and delicate pasta dishes. The word ‘Rustico’ dates back to an old winemaking tradition where Prosecco was made using a short second fermentation in the bottle and leaving the sediments in the wine. Although no longer the technique, the name ‘Rustico’ has remained as a reflection of quality and tradition.

Chef Notes

Use ripe figs that still hold shape. Keep the pastry cream cold and the tart shell fully cooled before assembling to prevent softening. Toast walnuts lightly — just until fragrant.

Service Tips

Assemble close to service for best texture. If holding, glaze helps protect figs. Slice with a hot dry knife for clean cuts.