Savory Fig Tart

Alan in SW Florida's Note:

All the flavors of prosciutto-wrapped figs. A wonderful addition to your holiday appetizers or dinner party hors d'oeuvres. Fig spread is more easily found in most supermarkets than it once was...generally found where the jams and jellies are.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• all-purpose flour , for dusting
• 7 ounces frozen puff pastry , thawed
• ½ cup fig spread (different from fig jam, less sweet)
• 4 ounces crumbly fresh goat cheese
• 4 slices prosciutto , cut into thin strips
• fresh ground black pepper
• fresh thyme leave

Directions:

1. Adjust rack to the middle and preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly dust the work surface and pastry with the flour. Roll the pastry out to a 7-x15-inch rectangle. Brush the perimeter with water. Fold all four edges over, creating a 1/2-inch overlapping frame around the pastry. Transfer to the baking sheet.
2. Poke the pastry all over with a fork, then bake until firm and golden all over, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
3. Preheat the broiler. Fill the pastry with the fig spread. Crumble the goat cheese over the top and drape strips of prosciutto on the cheese. Broil for about 4 minutes. until the prosciutto starts to brown and the cheese melts. Let cool for 15 minutes. Cut into 8 bars. Sprinkle with pepper and thyme. Serve warm.