A delicious recipe for gourmets
This goat’s cheese tart with figs and thyme combines creamy cheese, sweet fruit and fine herbs in a buttery puff pastry. The flavours are perfectly balanced and harmonise wonderfully with a matching wine. Find out here which wines go particularly well with this tart!
What characteristics should the right wine have?
The combination of creamy goat’s cheese, sweet figs and buttery puff pastry calls for a wine that brings freshness, fruitiness and a fine minerality. The cheese provides a pleasant warmth, while the figs lend a subtle sweetness. A well-balanced wine emphasises these nuances and ensures a balanced taste experience.
Wine recommendations
1st Sauvignon Blanc (dry)
- Why? The crisp acidity and fresh minerality of the Sauvignon Blanc perfectly balance the creaminess of the goat’s cheese.
- Recommended region: Loire, Marlborough
2. viognier (dry, aromatic)
- Why? Viognier brings floral and fruity notes that combine wonderfully with the sweetness of the figs.
- Recommended region: Rhône, California
3. rosé from Provence
- Why? The light fruitiness and freshness of a Provence rosé provide a pleasant lightness that emphasises the flavours of the tart.
- Recommended region: Provence, Languedoc
Goat’s cheese tart with figs and thyme
Crispy puff pastry, creamy goat’s cheese, sweet figs and aromatic thyme: this tart is a taste sensation! Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, especially with the right wine accompaniment.
Cooking utensils
- 1 Baking paper
- 1 Baking tray or tart pan
- 1 Pastry brush
- 1 Knife for cutting the figs
Ingredients
- 1 Roll of puff pastry
- 150 g Goat’s cream cheese
- 4 Figs, cut into slices
- 1 EL Honey
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme
- 1 Egg (to coat)
- Pepper to taste
Preparation
- Preheat the oven: to 180°C top/bottom heat or 160°C fan-assisted.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Roll out on baking paper and prick lightly.
- Topping: Spread the goat’s cheese evenly over the puff pastry, then place the fig slices on top.
- To finish: Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme and pepper.
- Bake: Brush the edges of the puff pastry with beaten egg and bake the tart for approx. 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, possibly with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.
Notes
Recommended side dishes
- Rocket salad with lemon vinaigrette
- Fresh baguette or walnut bread
- A light fig chutney
Nutritional values per portion
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 30g
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