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Fig Soufra plated with fresh figs, pistachios, honey glaze, creamy white sauce, warm tones
Yesica Andrews

Fig Soufra: Irresistibly Easy and Delicious Recipe

This Fig Soufra combines delicate fillo pastry with a rich custard and fresh figs for an easy, elegant dinner or dessert that's sure to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 375g Antoniou Fillo Pastry
  • 150g unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 fresh figs, halved and thinly sliced
  • 300ml thickened cream
  • ¾ cup caster sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 3 tablespoons fig jam
  • Honey
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Brush a large baking dish with some melted butter.
  3. Layer half the fillo pastry sheets in the dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  4. Combine thickened cream, caster sugar, eggs, vanilla bean paste, and fig jam in a bowl; whisk until smooth.
  5. Evenly pour the custard mixture over the layered pastry.
  6. Arrange sliced figs evenly over the custard.
  7. Top with remaining fillo pastry sheets, brushing each with melted butter.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden and set.
  9. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  10. Drizzle honey over the top and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe fresh figs for the best flavor. Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.