Figs, Cheese and Dulce de Leche Tarts (Pasteles de Brevas, Queso y Arequipe)
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry cut into 6 pieces
- 1 cup cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup queso fresco or Colombian fresh cheese quesito
- 1 cup arequipe or dulce de leche
- 3 brevas or Colombian style figs cut in half
- 1 beaten egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the puff pastry pieces on the baking sheet.
- Mix the cream cheese and queso fresco in a small bowl. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of the pastry, leaving about 1 inch border.
- Add arequipe on top of the cheese and place half fig on top of the arequipe.
- Brush the edge of the tart with the egg. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
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Do you remember these Colombian-style figs? The other day I made a huge batch of them and I had too many to eat, so I made this tart with what I had left over. It was easy to prepare and really, really good.
Buen provecho!
Ben
I've seen so many figs in the market lately that I now want to make this delicious looking tart. Yum!
Lyndsey@TheTinySkillet
This looks amazing! Can't wait to try it! Any left? 🙂
ruth
That looks and sounds truly delicious!
Claudia
Oh my - this sounds incredible - a gorgeous melding of fruit and cheeses.
grace
that blob of dulce de leche will draw me in every single time. 🙂
Belinda @zomppa
How gorgeous! Yes, the dulce de leche will do it every time!
Bo W
I can only imagine how good this tastes!
Ivy
Fig season is so far away but I can try it with dried figs. Yum this is great.
Jenn @LeftoverQueen
What a delicious flavor combination!
Erica
Thank you guys!
norma
I just found a jar of brevas...anything with puff pastry is ok in this house. Looks beautiful...