Recipe

Chocolate & Fig Tart

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Method

  • Step 1Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan
  • Step 2In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients together and then rub in the butter to form crumbs
  • Step 3Add the egg yolk and combine to make a ball
  • Step 4Chill for an hour, then roll out on a floured surface to form a circle that is 1/2cm thick
  • Step 5Chill for an hour, then roll out on a floured surface to form a circle that is 1/2cm thick
  • Step 6Bake for 25-30min
  • Step 7Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely
  • Step 8Place the fig quarters into an ovenproof dish and drizzle the honey over them
  • Step 9Grill for 8 minutes, or until the figs start to brown
  • Step 10Heat the cream until it starts to simmer
  • Step 11Put the chocolate buttons into a heatproof bowl, and pour the hot cream over the buttons
  • Step 12Leave to stand for a minute to allow the buttons to melt, and then stir until the mixture is completely smooth
  • Step 13Stir the fig seeds into the ganache
  • Step 14Pour the ganache into the cooled pastry case, then arrange the quartered figs on top of the ganache
  • Step 15Brush the figs with additional honey if desired

Recipe by Cocoa Runners

Ingredients

  • For the pastry
  • 250g plain flour
  • 80g caster sugar
  • 100g butter (cubed and at room temperature)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • For the filling
  • 300g dark chocolate buttons
  • 150ml double cream
  • 150g mascarpone
  • 3 figs, fillings scooped into bowl
  • 1 figs cut into quarters
  • 2 tbsp honey