How can I store this?

In the fridge: cooled and covered, max. 1 day – best reheated before serving. In the freezer: not recommended due to texture loss of figs and puff pastry. Reheat: 8–10 minutes in the oven at 160°C or in the air fryer at 150°C.

Can I make this in advance?

Yes, you can prepare them and keep them uncooked in the fridge for 1 day. Bake them just before serving.

Can I use another cheese?

Sure! Goat cheese or a soft brie also works well as an alternative to blue cheese.

Which figs are best to use?

Choose ripe but firm figs, preferably fresh. Dried figs are not suitable here.

Can I make this in the air fryer?

Yes, bake them at 160°C for 12–15 minutes until the puff pastry is nicely browned in the baking accessory.

Baked figs with blue cheese in puff pastry

Name: Baked figs with blue cheese in puff pastry
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4P
Ingredients: 6 figs; 1 sheet of puff pastry (or 6 strips of about 2 x 15 cm); 6 pieces of blue cheese (such as gorgonzola, roquefort, …); 6 sprigs of rosemary; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 teaspoons liquid honey; a handful of almond flakes; pepper and salt

Favorites

40min

•

Easy

These baked figs with blue cheese, rosemary, honey, and almond flakes are the perfect autumn snack. The sweetness of the fig, the saltiness of the cheese, the crunchiness of the puff pastry, and the earthiness of the rosemary together form a top combination. Easy to make and ideal as a festive appetizer or refined snack. Serve with a slice of bread and a glass of wine – enjoy!

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 4P

For the fig packets
6 figs
1 sheet of puff pastry (or 6 strips of about 2 x 15 cm)
6 pieces of blue cheese (such as gorgonzola, roquefort, …)
6 sprigs of rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 teaspoons liquid honey
a handful of almond flakes
pepper and salt

6 figs
1 sheet of puff pastry (or 6 strips of about 2 x 15 cm)
6 pieces of blue cheese (such as gorgonzola, roquefort, …)
6 sprigs of rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 teaspoons liquid honey
a handful of almond flakes
pepper and salt

Make it veggie!

This recipe is completely vegetarian. Optionally choose a vegetarian blue cheese without animal rennet.

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Tap a step to check it off

Click a step to check it off

Preparation of figs: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cut off the hard top of the figs and make crosswise cuts until just not at the bottom – they should open like a flower. Set aside.

Preparing puff pastry: Cut the puff pastry into 6 strips of 2 cm by 15 cm. Make a few small slits along the length of the strips for extra effect (optional). Wrap each fig at the bottom in a strip of puff pastry and press the dough well so that the fig remains stable in the baking dish.

Filling and finishing: Place a piece of blue cheese in the center of each opened fig. Insert a sprig of rosemary into the opening. Drizzle olive oil over each fig, followed by a teaspoon of honey. Sprinkle almond flakes on top and season with pepper and a pinch of salt.

Baking: Place the figs in a baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 180°C, until the puff pastry is golden brown, the cheese is melted, and the figs are soft and juicy.

Serving: Serve warm, optionally with some extra honey and a piece of fresh bread or ciabatta.

Tips

Choose ripe but firm figs – overripe figs fall apart quickly.
Optionally replace blue cheese with goat cheese or brie if you prefer a milder flavor.
Add a teaspoon of balsamic cream after baking for extra depth.