Fig and Feta Breakfast Tartlets with Honey-Balsamic Glaze

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Thaw puff pastry according to package directions. Unfold it onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 equal squares.

   ~3 min
3. 3

   Score a border about 1/2 inch from the edge of each pastry square, being careful not to cut all the way through. Prick the center area with a fork.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Wash and halve the fresh figs. Crumble the feta cheese.

   ~3 min
5. 5

   Arrange the fig halves cut-side down within the scored borders of the pastry squares. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the figs.

   ~3 min
6. 6

   In a small saucepan, combine honey and balsamic vinegar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until well combined and slightly thickened. This will take about 2-3 minutes.

   ~3 min
7. 7

   Brush the honey-balsamic glaze over the figs and feta.

   ~1 min
8. 8

   In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.

   ~2 min
9. 9

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.

   ~17 min
10. 10

    Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the tartlets before serving warm.

    ~1 min