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A sweet and savory combo of aged Havarti with fig butter, wrapped in puff pastry, and topped with pistachios and honey.
By Grace Silla
I love sweet and savory flavors combined together. When I was younger, my dad would make us banana, chocolate and pita bread sandwiches for dessert and I remember having crushed pretzels with my ice cream on more than one occasion. They were both tasty treats and it was a fun way to scrounge up something sweet when in reality, we had nothing in the cupboard that would ever be deemed dessert-worthy.
Today’s sweet and savory recipe combines Castello’s Aged Havarti with fig butter, all wrapped in puff pastry. And if you aren’t drooling yet, I topped them with two of my favorite things: pistachios and honey. I wasn’t sure how I felt about fig butter in this dessert but after taste testing both, A and I decided that fig butter perfectly finishes this pastry.
And now I think I’ll go help myself to the remaining few.
Feed Your Creativity — Havarti and Fig Butter Filled Pastries with Honey
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 pastries 1x
Description
A sweet and savory pastry filled with aged Havarti and fig butter, wrapped in puff pastry, and topped with crunchy pistachios and a drizzle of honey.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, cut into 9 even squares
- 3/4 cup shredded Castello Aged Havarti cheese
- 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 3 tablespoons fig butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, ground
- Honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the puff pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the shredded Havarti and mascarpone cheeses until well blended.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture to the center of each pastry square.
- Top each cheese-filled square with 1 teaspoon of fig butter.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash.
- Brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash.
- Fold the corners of each square towards the center, pinching them together to seal.
- Brush the tops of the pastries with the remaining egg wash.
- Sprinkle the ground pistachios over the pastries.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before drizzling with honey.
Notes
These pastries are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to restore crispness. Substitute fig butter with apricot jam for a different flavor profile. Ensure the puff pastry is well-chilled before baking for optimal puffing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 25
Get creative with any of Castello’s uniquely crafted cheeses. Click here for a $1 off coupon to create your own gourmet masterpiece.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of puff pastry should I use for these pastries?
You can use either store-bought or homemade puff pastry; just make sure it is thawed if frozen before you begin wrapping the filling.
How can I ensure the fig butter is evenly distributed in the pastries?
Spread the fig butter evenly over the puff pastry before adding the Aged Havarti, making sure to leave a border around the edges to prevent leakage.
What should I do if I don’t have pistachios for topping?
If you don’t have pistachios, you can substitute with chopped walnuts or almonds for a similar crunch and flavor.
