Tomato Basil Tart Recipe - Easy Puff Pastry Tomato Tart (2024)

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This Tomato Puff Pastry Basil Tart is a delicious and visually stunning dish that is perfect for any occasion. This savory tart combines the flavors of juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and flaky puff pastry to create a mouthwatering meal that is sure to impress your guests.

Tomatoes are the true stars of this recipe, and for good reason. Bursting with flavor and packed full of essential vitamins and nutrients, they are one of the healthiest and most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. And when paired with a flaky puff pastry crust, creamy cheese and fragrant basil, they truly shine.

Preparing this tomato basil tart is a breeze, making it the perfect option for those busy summer days when you want to spend more time enjoying the sun than working in the kitchen. Simply slice the tomatoes and arrange them over a bed of cheese and herbs, top with more cheese and herbs, and bake to perfection.

This tomato basil tart is best to serve warm. Top with fresh basil and serve alongside a fresh salad. Give it a try, it’s simply wonderful.

How to make tomato puff pastry basil tart

Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch (6 mm) slices and place them on paper towels to drain for about 15-20 minutes, covering them with more paper towels.

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic, basil, and Parmesan cheese.

On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry dough into a rectangle measuring 12×14 inches (30X35cm). Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Prick the pastry all over with a fork, leaving about 1 inch as a border around the edges.

Spread the cheese mixture thinly over the puff pastry. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese evenly on top.Arrange the tomato slices on top of the cheese.

Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until the crust is golden, the cheese is melted, and the tomatoes are cooked.Sprinkle fresh basil on top and serve warm.

Don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram posts or stories, so I can see your amazing results. Enjoy your delicious tomato tart!

If you like tomato recipes you may also like to try this amazing recipe for Greek Baked Feta with Tomatoes or these Baked Stuffed Tomatoes with Bulgur and Feta. For chilly days try this Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup and this amazing Shakshuka -Eggs in Tomato Sauce.

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Tomato Basil Tart

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Tomato Puff Pastry Basil Tart is a delicious and visually stunning dish that is perfect for any occasion. This savory tart combines the flavors of juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and flaky puff pastry to create a mouthwatering meal that is sure to impress your guests.

Servings 6 servings

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 1 sheet (400 g) puff pastry , thawed
  • 4 tbsp (60g) cream cheese
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil , chopped
  • 1/4 cup (25g) Parmesan cheese , grated
  • 1 cup (100g) Mozzarella cheese , grated
  • 4 medium tomatoes , sliced in about 1/4 inch slices
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F ( 200C).

  • Cut the tomatoes into 1/4 “ (6 mm) slices and place on paper towels to drain for about 15-20 minutes. Cover with paper towels as well.
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  • In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic, basil and Parmesan cheese.
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  • On a floured surface roll the puff pastry dough into a rectangle of 12×14 inches (30X35cm). Transfer the dough onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Prick pastry all over with fork but not up to the edges, as you leave about 1 inch as a border.
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  • Spread the cheese mixture on puff pastry on a thin layer. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
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  • Arrange the tomato slices on top.
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  • Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until the crust is golden, cheesemelted and tomatoes cooked.

  • Sprinkle fresh basil on top and serve warm.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 6Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 34.6gProtein: 12.9gFat: 32.2gSaturated Fat: 10.5gCholesterol: 20mgSugar: 2.7g

Calories: 474kcal

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: puff pastry tart, savory tart, summer tomato tart, tomato basil tart, tomato tart

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