How to Make Fig and Honey Galette - A Step-by-Step Guide

Figs are a delightful summer fruit that pairs perfectly with the sweet and floral taste of honey. When combined in a rustic galette, they create a delicious dessert that is both elegant and simple to prepare. This fig and honey galette recipe brings together the natural sweetness of ripe figs with the richness of honey, all wrapped up in a flaky, buttery pastry crust. Whether you are hosting a summer gathering or looking for a special treat to enjoy at home, this galette is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ sticks cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¼ cup ice water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 pints fresh figs, halved
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Pulse together flours, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add butter and process until mixture is crumbly with some pea-sized pieces. Drizzle with water and lemon juice; pulse a few more times. Transfer dough to a large bowl; gently knead until it comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
  • Unwrap dough; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Place on a floured piece of parchment paper and roll out into a 13-inch circle about 1/4-inch thick. Slide parchment with dough onto a baking sheet.
  • Stir mascarpone in a small bowl until softened. Stir in egg yolk, honey, and vanilla. Spread onto dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Arrange figs in concentric circles on top, alternating light and dark figs if using a mixture. Use parchment to help lift dough edges as you fold dough edges over fruit, pleating as necessary. Leave fruit exposed in the center. Chill, covered, for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Uncover and brush dough edges with milk. Sprinkle entire galette with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    480 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 313mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 268mg