Ingredients:

  • 1 sheet (17 oz / 480g) frozen puff pastry
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (225g) whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp (30g) honey
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 1 lb (450g) fresh figs
  • 2 tbsp (30g) honey
  • 1 tsp (2g) flaky sea salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to an even thickness.
  3. Cut the pastry into 6 equal rectangles and lightly score a border 1/2 inch (1.2cm) from the edge of each rectangle without cutting through.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 2 tbsp honey, vanilla, and salt; stir until velvety and smooth.
  5. Spread approximately 2 tbsp (30g) of the ricotta mixture into the center of each rectangle, leaving the scored borders clear.
  6. Layer 3-4 sliced fig rounds on top of the ricotta in a shingled effect.
  7. Whisk the egg and milk together and brush the mixture onto the exposed pastry borders.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and risen.
  9. Remove from oven, drizzle with the remaining 2 tbsp of honey, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and optional fresh thyme or mint leaves.