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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 (180 ml) shredded Aged Havarti cheese
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) mascarpone cheese
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) fig butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp water
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) 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 tbsp of the cheese mixture to the center of each pastry square.
- Top each cheese-filled square with 1 tsp 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.
