Vanilla Pistachio Fig Tart

A lovely multi-season tart using fresh figs, pistachios, lemon zest, and a hint of vanilla.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 423 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1 egg white
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 8 fresh figs
• cooking spray
• 1 cup shelled pistachios
• 1 vanilla bean, scraped
• ½ cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for decorating

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray four 3 3/4 inch (9.5 centimeter) tart pans with cooking spray.

Step 2

In food processor, process nuts and vanilla bean to a fine texture. Sift flour and confectioner's sugar together, and add to nuts; pulse to combine. Add egg, egg white, butter, brandy, and lemon zest. Pulse to combine. Slice 6 figs into 3/4 inch (2 centimeter) thick slices, and stir into batter. Divide batter into tart pans. Cut remaining figs into thin slices, and arrange over batter in each tart pan.

Step 3

Bake until tarts are set and golden brown, about 40 minutes. When cool, sprinkle with additional confectioner's sugar.