Ingredients

For the figs:

• 1 (3-inch) cannella or cinnamon stick
• 2 star anise pods
• 3 whole black peppercorns
• 3 whole juniper berries
• 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
• 1/2 pound dry black Mission figs, stems removed and sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 3/4 cups)

For the walnuts:

• 1 cup raw walnut halves
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

For the cheese spread:

• 4 ounces mild blue cheese (such as Gorgonzola dolce), at room temperature and crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1 vanilla bean, halved, scraped, and seeds reserved

For the tart:

• 1 (14-ounce) package frozen puff pastry dough, defrosted
• 1/4 cup honey

Description

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