Fresh Tomato Tart
Fresh Tomato Tart is a delightful summer dish that bursts with flavor. Featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes, flaky puff pastry, and aromatic herbs, this tart is perfect for brunches or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it will impress family and friends alike. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a delicious meal that captures the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 medium ripe heirloom tomatoes (sliced thinly)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and fit it into a tart pan.
- Layer sliced tomatoes in overlapping circles on the pastry.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Scatter shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped basil on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses like goat cheese or feta for added flavor. Add vegetables such as zucchini or bell peppers to customize your tart. For extra crunch, blind-bake the pastry for about 10 minutes before adding the filling.