1/2 c (2 oz) crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue cheese
12 dried Black Mission figs, stems removed
1 tbsp hot water
1/4 c fig preserves
1 1/4 c all-purpose flour (about 5 1/2 oz)
1/4 c chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsps ice water
Filling:
Directions
Step #1 To prepare crust, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring c; level with a knife.
Step #2 Place flour, sugar, & salt in a food processor/blender; pulse 2 times or until mixd.
Step #3 Add chilled butter; pulse 15 times or until mixture resembles cornmeal.
Step #4 With processor on, 1 tbsp at a time, through food chute, slowly add 2 tbsps ice water, processing just until mixed (do not allow dough to form a ball).
Step #5 Press crumb mixture into bottom & up sides of a 9-inch tart pan coated with cooking spray.
Step #6 Cover up & put in the fridge 30 mins.
Step #7 Preheat oven to 375°.
Step #8 Place pan on a baking sheet.
Step #9 Bake at 375° for 20 mins (crust will be very lightly browned at edges).
Step #10 Cool slightly.
Step #11 To prepare filling, place figs in a bowl; add enough boiling water to cover fruit.
Step #12 Cover up & let this stand 15 mins or until figs are soft.
Step #13 Drain well; chop figs.
Step #14 Combine preserves & 1 tbsp hot water in a medium bowl.
Step #15 Stir in sliced figs.
Step #16 Spoon fig mixture into crust, & spread in an even layer.
Step #17 Bake at 375° for 10 mins or until heated.