Fig & Mascarpone Tartine with A Warm Honey-Balsamic Glaze
A Toast to Autumn 🍞🍂
Embracing cozy, no-fuss recipes - and this one is a new favourite. Sautéed figs with honey and nuts, piled onto mascarpone-slathered toast. It’s a 15-minute wonder!
I can’t say I love all food, but I do know I love really good food—and these figs with mascarpone cheese are unequivocally my version of that. The figs are sautéed on the stovetop until their juices are released and they soften beautifully. Then we add chopped raw nuts and a drizzle of honey and balsamic glaze, serving it all over creamy mascarpone cheese and golden-brown toast.
What is a Tartine?
Tartine is a French term that basically means an open-faced sandwich. It can be super simple—like bread with butter and jam—or more dressed up, like this mascarpone, figs, nuts, and honey. It's all about good bread with delicious toppings, no top slice needed.
The best figs on toast, drizzle with balsamic glaze - mouthwatering
A crunchy, creamy, sweet-savory bite that feels a little fancy but takes only minutes. Does it get any better?
And yes, it can get even better—stuff the mascarpone into the figs and roast them in the oven, or tuck the mixture into a tart shell for something more decadent. But today, we’re keeping things beautifully simple.
Loving this figs with mascarpone? Then try the mascarpone cheese dip!
We’re in early autumn here in South Africa, which means the fresh produce is changing almost daily on the shelves.
The transition from summer to winter is everywhere—in the sunshine off the bougainvillea which has to be my favorite and in the slight chill in the air despite the warmth of the sun.
She’s called Autumn, and I love her.
I was so happy to find locally grown oranges this week—it’s a sign that we’re truly moving into a new season. And with every new season comes a fresh palette of flavors and recipe ideas. This toast is just the beginning.
And oh, the recipes you could make.
Reasons We Love This Recipe
Figs store well both before and after cooking.
Beautiful and delicious—perfect for entertaining or a quick brunch.
Versatile and easy to customize.
Incredibly simple to make.
Simple Autumn Toast with Figs & Mascarpone
This isn’t just any toast—it’s the foundation for an incredibly delicious, no-compromise treat: ripe, juicy figs paired with velvety mascarpone cheese.
The figs are sweet and bursting with flavor, while the mascarpone adds a rich, creamy layer that transforms each bite from simple to extraordinary. I know, I love everything here and am hoping that you will too.
No excuses needed—just pure, effortless enjoyment.
New Upcoming Recipes
I’ve been busy over the past few weeks testing recipes—focusing on fast, easy, and honestly, healthy options (or at least a little healthy) that are always packed with deliciousness. I’ll be sharing these soon, so stay tuned!