Spiced Honey Fig & Feta Tartlets with Harissa Glaze

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

   ~2 min
2. 2

   Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. Unroll them and cut each sheet into 6 equal squares.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   For the filling, finely crumble the feta cheese into a mixing bowl. Add the chopped fresh figs, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest. Mix gently to combine.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Place the puff pastry squares on the prepared baking tray. Score a border about 0.5 inches from the edge of each square, being careful not to cut all the way through.

   ~4 min
5. 5

   Evenly divide the fig and feta filling among the center of each pastry square.

   ~3 min
6. 6

   In a small saucepan, gently warm the harissa paste with olive oil until it's a pourable consistency. This will take about 2-3 minutes over low heat.

   ~3 min
7. 7

   Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the harissa glaze.

   ~2 min
8. 8

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

   ~2 min
9. 9

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

   ~20 min
10. 10

    While the tartlets are baking, finely chop the fresh mint leaves.

    ~3 min
11. 11

    Once baked, remove the tartlets from the oven. Drizzle any remaining harissa glaze over the tops.

    ~1 min
12. 12

    Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

    ~1 min