Tarte aux Figues

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (1 1/2 cups)
• Unsalted butter, cold and cubed (1/2 cup)
• Granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Egg, beaten (1)
• Almond flour (1 cup)
• Powdered sugar (1/2 cup)
• Unsalted butter, softened (1/2 cup)
• Egg (1)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Fresh figs, sliced (10-12)
• Honey (1/4 cup)
• Sliced almonds (1/4 cup)

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, cold cubed butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the beaten egg to the food processor and pulse until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch tart pan.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a circle large enough to fit the tart pan. Press the dough into the pan, trim any excess, and prick the bottom with a fork to prevent puffing.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined to create the almond cream.
6. Spread the almond cream evenly over the tart crust.
7. Arrange the sliced figs on top of the almond cream, gently pressing them into the cream.
8. Drizzle the honey over the figs and sprinkle with the sliced almonds.
9. Bake the tart for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the almond cream is set.
10. Allow the tart to cool before serving, ideally at room temperature. This will allow the flavors to fully develop.