Ricotta, Honey, and Fig Tart

This is a very simple dessert that requires exceptionally good ricotta and honey. You can make your own ricotta, or buy some from a good delicatessen or cheese shop. Regular supermarket ricotta just doesn’t have enough flavor. My favorite ricotta is a sheep’s milk version made by Cynthia Callahan at Bellwether Farms. Good honey is also essential. I prefer honey made from flowers such as orange, star thistle, or heather.