Goat Cheese Tarts with Lemon-Fig Compote
Photo: Jan Smith
These dainty little bites are surprisingly simple to prepare. The phyllo pastry shells are sold in the frozen food section in the supermarket; thaw before filling. The lemon-fig topping lends a subtly sweet note to the savory goat cheese filling. Prepare the compote up to two days in advance, and store it in the refrigerator.
How to Make It
Step 1
To prepare compote, combine first 7 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Simmer, uncovered, until mixture reduces to about 1 cup (about 30 minutes). Remove from heat; cool.
Step 2
Place fig mixture in a food processor; pulse 5 times or until finely chopped. Place in a small bowl; cover and chill.
Step 3
To prepare tarts, preheat oven to 350°.
Step 4
Arrange phyllo shells in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan. Combine cheeses in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add egg white; beat well. Add milk; beat well. Combine sugar, flour, and salt; add to cheese mixture, beating well.
Step 5
Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese mixture into each phyllo shell. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Top each tart with about 1 1/2 teaspoons compote.
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shahira's Review
I rated this low as the chutney lacked a bit of flavor. Added sauteed shallots and fresh thyme as in another recipe from Epicurious, the fig didn't have sticky consistency for me.
AngelaArellano's Review