Fig and Walnut Bostock

Preparation

1. Walnut Creme:

   Step 1

   Preheat oven to 350°. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, 8.10 minutes; let cool. Pulse in a food processor until finely ground.

   Step 2

   Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and honey until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Mix in egg, then flour, baking powder, salt, and walnuts just to blend.

2. Assembly:

   Step 3

   Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk eggs and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush 1 side of brioche slices with egg wash. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and spread each slice with about 2 tablespoons walnut creme. Top with figs, cut side up. Brush figs with butter and drizzle with honey.

   Step 4

   Bake bostock until edges are golden brown and figs look softened and juicy, 20.25 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack and let bostock cool.

   Step 5

   Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.