HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART
Heirloom tomatoes may seem flawed, but it's actually their uniformly red counterparts who are the genetic deviants of the tomato family. Decades ago, many businesses decided to prioritize cookie-cutter-like hybrid tomatoes, which grow year-round and can survive a long, bumpy journey. It left heirloom tomatoes on the wrong side of the deal. The varieties that remain have a shorter shelf life and are relegated to just a few months of summer, but they're sweeter with a more robust flavor. This tart celebrates juicy, vibrant tomatoes in a cheesy, herby, custard-filled, flaky crust, with each bite punctuated with pesto.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories brunch, dinner, pies and tarts, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Fit the rolled-out dough into a 9-inch tart pan, allowing the edges to rise about 1/4 inch above the rim of the pan. Prick the dough all over with a fork.
- Line the dough with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes until beginning to brown at the edges. Remove from the oven and carefully remove the foil and weights. Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
- Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Place in a colander to drain excess tomato liquid for 20 minutes.
- Spread 1/4 cup pesto in an even layer over the parbaked tart crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the pesto. Sprinkle the fresh basil and oregano over the cheese.
- In a medium bowl, prepare the custard: Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt and pepper until combined.
- Place the sliced tomatoes evenly over the cheese and herbs in overlapping concentric circles.
- Pour the custard evenly over the tomato slices. Swirl the pan to evenly distribute the liquid. Bake until the filling is set and won't jiggle when shaken, about 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. This tart can also be served at room temperature.
CAPRESE PUFF PASTRY TART
I love caprese salad, but was looking for something a bit more filling for dinner. I pulled some puff pastry out of the freezer and decided to make a savory tart. Roasting the tomatoes first keeps sogginess to a minimum. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if you have them.
Provided by LauraF
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss until well combined. Spread cherry tomatoes evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven until skins start to wrinkle and insides are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
- Line another baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll puff pastry sheet on top. Make shallow cuts 1 inch from the edges to create a border, being careful not to cut all the way through. Prick the inner rectangle all over with a fork.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Spread pesto over the center. Cover with 1/2 of the tomatoes. Scatter mozzarella cheese on top. Distribute remaining tomatoes over the cheese.
- Bake until pastry is golden and cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 366.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
SUMMER VEGETABLE AND GOAT CHEESE GALETTES
Easy and pretty vegetable tarts that can be prepared a few hours ahead of time and reheated prior to serving.
Provided by Holly
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green onions in the hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
- Combine goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; stir with a fork until blended.
- Gently flatten each puff pastry sheet with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into four squares. Lightly cut a border about 1/4-inch from the edges of each square using a sharp knife, not going all the way through the dough.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Arrange puff pastry squares on a baking sheet; spread goat cheese mixture on each square. Top each square with onion mixture. Chill in refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Arrange zucchini and tomato slices in a pattern on each puff pastry square, allowing vegetables to overlap. Season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with about 1 teaspoon olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puff pastry is golden brown and puffed, about 20 minutes. Garnish with basil strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 324.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
CHEDDAR AND SPINACH PINWHEELS
Cheesy, creamy spinach, and jalapenos are rolled up in a log of puff pastry and sliced into easy appetizer pinwheels that bake in a snap!
Provided by Lauryn Macdonald
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 50m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese and jalapenos with a fork in a medium bowl until blended. Add spinach and mix again. Season mixture with salt and pepper.
- Roll puff pastry out onto your work surface. Spread cream cheese mixture over pastry until evenly distributed. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Roll puff pastry into a log, pressing seams to seal. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Unwrap and slice log into 1/4-inch rounds. Place rounds onto the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 76.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CHEF JOHN'S TOMATO TART
One of these days Michele and I will travel to the south of France, where we'll eat this amazing tomato tart at least once a day. It's going to be hot, since we'll have to go in the middle of summer to enjoy best possible tomatoes, but that's fine, as long as there's chilled rosé. One layer of tomato is plenty, since more than that will make for an overly wet tart, which means your pastry will not stay crispy.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place 2 pieces of puff pastry onto a silicone-lined baking sheet. Press the short seam of 1 piece onto the other to form the rectangular base of the tart. Cut seams off the other 2 pieces of puff pastry and press them into the edges of the base to act as the border.
- Freeze dough until firm, about 10 minutes.
- Score border with a knife, making shallow cuts 1/4-inch apart. Press the bottom of a fork onto the seam in the middle and poke holes all over the base.
- Bake tart shell until lightly golden and partially puffed, about 10 minutes. Press down on the base using the bottom of a fork. Avoid pressing border. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Spread mustard over the inside of the tart. Arrange tomato slices into a single layer on top and cut a few slices in half to fill in the gaps. Season with salt and pepper. Generously sprinkle herbes de Provence on top. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and drizzle most of the olive oil on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is well browned and crispy, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature on the baking sheet or transfer to a wire rack using 2 spatulas. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the tart and sprinkle fresh oregano, parsley, and thyme on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 444.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
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