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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks » Figs, Cheese And Dulce De Leche Tarts (pasteles De Brevas, Queso Y Arequipe)

    Figs, Cheese and Dulce de Leche Tarts (Pasteles de Brevas, Queso y Arequipe)

    Feb 3, 2012 · Modified: Jul 16, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 11 Comments

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    Figs, Cheese and Dulce de Leche Tarts (Pasteles de Brevas, Queso y Arequipe)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 11 votes
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    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!

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Ben

      February 03, 2012 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      I've seen so many figs in the market lately that I now want to make this delicious looking tart. Yum!

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    2. Lyndsey@TheTinySkillet

      February 03, 2012 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! Can't wait to try it! Any left? 🙂

      Reply
    3. ruth

      February 05, 2012 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      That looks and sounds truly delicious!

      Reply
    4. Claudia

      February 05, 2012 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my - this sounds incredible - a gorgeous melding of fruit and cheeses.

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    5. grace

      February 05, 2012 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      that blob of dulce de leche will draw me in every single time. 🙂

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    6. Belinda @zomppa

      February 05, 2012 at 11:51 pm

      5 stars
      How gorgeous! Yes, the dulce de leche will do it every time!

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    7. Bo W

      February 06, 2012 at 3:35 am

      5 stars
      I can only imagine how good this tastes!

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    8. Ivy

      February 06, 2012 at 4:22 am

      5 stars
      Fig season is so far away but I can try it with dried figs. Yum this is great.

      Reply
    9. Jenn @LeftoverQueen

      February 09, 2012 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious flavor combination!

      Reply
    10. Erica

      February 12, 2012 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      Thank you guys!

      Reply
    11. norma

      February 17, 2012 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      I just found a jar of brevas...anything with puff pastry is ok in this house. Looks beautiful...

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