The pie with figs is an elegant and easy-to-make dessert that combines the smoothness of a cheese cream with the natural sweetness of fresh figs. This recipe, perfect for a special snack or a Sunday with friends, stands out for its crispy puff pastry base and its creamy, light filling, similar to a baked cheesecake. The contrast of textures and flavors makes it an ideal choice for those looking for a sophisticated sweet without complications.
Originating from European pastry tradition, this pie has become popular for its versatility: you can use fresh or dried figs, and adjust the sweetness level to your preference. The preparation is simple, even for beginners, as you only need to mix the filling ingredients and bake on a pre-baked puff pastry base. The result is a visually appealing pie, with the figs caramelizing slightly in the oven.
This recipe is ideal for casual celebrations or to surprise your guests with a homemade dessert that looks bakery-made. Pair it with a cold drink or coffee to enhance its flavor.
Cook
50 min
Servings
6
Prepare the cream: In a bowl, we beat the cheese for a few seconds, we added the sugar, I put 1 tablespoon of stevia, we continue to beat, an egg and when another egg is integrated, also the yoghurts, one after the other, the sifted flour so that there are no lumps and we continue to beat everything well. Once we have the filling, cover it with plastic wrap and reserve it in the refrigerator.
We place the puff pastry in the mold, prick the base with a fork so that it does not rise, place baking paper covering the dough and on top we add some type of vegetable to make it heavy. I usually put chickpeas that have already been served in other recipes and we take it to the preheated oven at 180◦ with heat up and down, it will take about 7 minutes for it to take body.
After that time, we remove the chickpeas and the paper and add the cream we had in the cold, paint the edges with beaten egg and bake another 30 minutes.
Once we check that it has set, we take it out of the oven and let it cool. In the meantime, peel and cut the figs in half to place them on top.
