Tomato Tart
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this easy-to-make tomato tart, perfect for any gathering! With a flaky crust and juicy heirloom tomatoes topped with creamy cheese and herbs, this dish is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Whether served warm or at room temperature, it’s sure to impress your guests and turn them into tomato lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups ripe tomatoes, sliced (preferably heirloom)
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a tart pan.
- In a bowl, blend cream cheese with herbs, salt, and pepper; spread over the crust.
- Arrange tomato slices on top; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with additional herbs.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg