CHERRY TOMATO AND GRUYERE TARTS

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These little tarts are so habit forming. The light flaky pastry is a perfect base for the juicy tomatoes, herbs and that great rich cheese. These will go quick at your next party!

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/8 tsp salt
5 to 7 Tbsp ice water
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
6 oz gruyere cheese, thinly sliced
30 cherry tomatoes, sliced
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
3/4 c (3oz.) shredded gruyere cheese
2 Tbsp olive oil
garnish with fresh thyme

Steps:

  • 1. Pulse flour,butter,and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a food processor 12 times or until mixture is crumbly. Add 5 tablespoons water; process just until dough begins to leave sides of the bowl and forms a ball.
  • 2. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a ball. Cover and chill 20 minutes. Roll each portion of dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut pastry into 12 rounds, using a 4 1/2 inch biscuit cutter.
  • 3. Place rounds on 2 parchment paper lined 15x10 inch jellyroll pans. Crimp edges, if desired. Spread rounds evenly with dijon mustard; top with cheese slices, tomato, thyme, salt and pepper. Sprinkle rounds with shredded cheese; drizzle with oil. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes or until pastry is golden. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately. Makes 1 dozen tarts.

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