Honey Fig Cheese Tart in 45 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Roll out the chilled puff pastry and press it into a 9-inch tart pan. Trim the excess edges and apply beaten egg wash along the outer 1-inch border using a pastry brush.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of honey, vanilla, and salt until the texture is velvety and smooth. Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the pastry, leaving the egg-washed border clear.
3. Toss the sliced figs in a bowl with the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the remaining honey. Arrange the figs atop the cheese layer in a concentric circle, pressing them slightly into the curd. Drizzle the final tablespoon of honey over the fruit.
4. Slide the tart onto a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is mahogany-colored and figs have softened. Let the tart rest for 10 minutes before slicing.