Summer Tomato Tart Recipes

SUMMER TOMATO TART

Steps:

• Follow instructions as per the recipe; place rings onto parchment covered cookie sheet
• Preheat oven to 375F
• Roll pastry over the rings to prepare to partially blind bake; dock base of pastry with fork
• Place plastic wrap over shell; fill with rice or beans, cover with plastic
• Place in oven for 15-18 minutes, until just beginning to brown
• Remove from oven; cook and prepare filling
• Preheat oven to 360F
• Beat eggs, milk, and cream together with the salt and pepper
• Pour everything into the pie shell, sprinkle with cheese
• Top with halved cherry tomatoes, cut side up, in a decorative centric pattern
• Bake for 30 - 40 minutes (until cooked)
• Garnish with gorgeous finishing salt and tiny fresh basil leaves; serve immediately
• Also good at room temperature

TOMATO TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a rimmed baking tray with nonstick cooking spray. Line a large plate or baking sheet with paper towels and place the tomato slices on them. Using a second layer of paper towels, lightly blot the tops of the tomatoes. This will remove excess moisture and prevent your puff pastry from being soggy.
• Lightly dust a work surface with a bit of flour to prevent your puff pastry from sticking. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 12 x 12-inch square. Place the puff pastry on the baking sheet. Using the tip of a sharp knife, cut a narrow border (about 3/4 of an inch) around all four edges, piercing the pastry but not cutting all the way through. Use a fork to prick the pastry all over within the borders.
• In a small bowl mix the mascarpone, goat cheese, shallot, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Using an offset spatula, evenly spread the mixture on the puff pastry, leaving ½-inch border on each side.
• Sprinkle the tomatoes on both sides with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and arrange on the pastry. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake the tart on the center rack for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is light golden brown. Turn the oven to broil (or as high as it goes) and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer until the crust is nicely browned and the filling is bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
• While the tart is baking, heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat and add the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes or until the balsamic is slightly thickened and reduced. Garnish the tart with the balsamic vinegar, chives, and Maldon salt.

SUMMER TOMATO TART

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Gently unfold and place thawed puff pastry sheet into a 9" round pie dish or tart pan
• Use a fork to generously poke the middle of the puff pastry, then bake for 10 - 12 minutes until golden
• Meanwhile, prepare the ricotta cream cheese mixture by combining ricotta, cream cheese, honey, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer and mixing until smooth
• Slice tomatoes approximately 1/8" thick - 3 large tomatoes should be enough, or use more tomatoes if smaller
• Once the pastry tart cools completely to room temperature, gently push down the center.
• Add the cream cheese and ricotta mixture, filling nearly to the top and smoothing out with a knife or spatula
• Layer sliced tomatoes on top, completely covering the top of the cream cheese mixture
• Sprinkle with chiffonade basil and add more fresh cracked black pepper on top if desired
• Serve immediately or chill for up to two hours before serving

ANNA'S TOMATO TART

Steps:

• Place the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the butter and pulse 12 to 15 times, until the butter is the size of peas. Add the egg yolks and pulse a few times to combine. With the motor running, add the ice water through the feed tube and pulse until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto a floured board and roll it into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Meanwhile, place the tomatoes in a large bowl. Put the parsley, basil, garlic, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until finely minced. With the processor running, pour the olive oil down the feed tube and process until combined. Pour the mixture over the tomatoes and toss gently. Set aside.
• On a well-floured board, roll the dough out to an 11 x 17-inch rectangle and transfer it to the prepared sheet pan. Don't worry if it doesn't fit exactly; you want it to cover most of the bottom of the pan but it can be a little rough on the sides. Place a second sheet pan directly on the pastry and bake for 15 minutes. (You can also line the pastry with foil and fill it with dried beans.) Remove the top sheet pan (or the beans and foil). Using a dinner fork, pierce the pastry in many places. Bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Check the pastry during baking; pierce any spots that bubble up. Allow the crust to cool for 15 minutes.
• Lower the oven to 375 degrees. Brush the mustard on the crust with a pastry brush. Sprinkle a thick even layer of Gruyere on the pastry, reserving 1/2 cup for the top, and sprinkle with the 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Place overlapping tomatoes in rows on top. If there is a little garlic and herb mixture in the bowl, sprinkle it over the tomatoes, but if there is liquid in the bowl, strain it through a very-fine-mesh strainer, discard the liquid, and sprinkle the garlic and herb mixture on the tomatoes. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of Gruyere and the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan on top. Bake for 30 minutes.
• Cool slightly, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature.

CHEF JOHN'S TOMATO TART

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.

SUMMER TOMATO TART

Steps:

• Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface.
• Cut each sheet into an 8-inch circle, using a salad-size plate as a guide.
• Remove to an ungreased baking sheet.
• Prick the pastry all over with a fork.
• Whisk together the egg yolks, corn oil, and water; brush lightly on the pastry.
• Arrange the tomatoes in concentric circles, leaving a 1/2-inch edge.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Drizzle the tarts evenly with the olive oil, sugar, and pepper.
• Bake about 25 minutes or until the tarts are golden and the tomatoes are caramelized.
• Sprinkle parmesan over the tomatoes in the last 5 minutes.
• Serve immediately, with a dollop of Pesto.

SUMMER TOMATO TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out each puff pastry sheet to a 12 x 14-inch rectangle. Place on the baking sheets and fold over the edges of each pastry to form a 1/2-inch border. Prick the bottom of each pastry with a fork and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice the tomatoes in half widthwise and gently squeeze out the seeds and juice. Slice the tomatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds.
• Using a rubber spatula, spread half of the fromage blanc over one of the cooled crusts. Cover the fromage blanc with half of the tomatoes, slices overlapping, then season with salt. Top the tomatoes with half of the onion slices, dot with half of the olives and sprinkle with half of the thyme and some pepper.
• Bake the tart for 18 minutes, or until the tomatoes are very soft but before the onion gets too brown.
• While the first tart is baking, assemble the other tart with the remaining ingredients. Bake the second tart when the first one comes out of the oven. (It's better not to bake the tarts at the same time.).
• Right before serving, drizzle the tarts with the olive oil and sprinkle with basil.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

SIMPLE TOMATO TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a shallow rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.Unfold the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle the shape of the baking sheet.Slice the tomatoes and sprinkle them with the optional sugar and a pinch of salt. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.Gently roll the puff pastry over a rolling pin and unfold onto the lined baking sheet. Trim any excess with a paring knife. Using the tip of the knife, lightly score a border about 1/2 inch from the edge of the pastry. Prick the dough inside the border all over with the tines of a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much during baking. Chill slightly, if you have a few extra minutes.
• Arrange the tomatoes on the pastry in a single layer (crowding or overlapping the tomatoes will make the puff pastry soggy). Strip the branches of thyme, scattering the leaves over the tomatoes. Drizzle the tart with some olive oil and season with freshly ground black pepper.
• Bake the tart until the pastry is crisp and deeply browned on the bottom and around the edges, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven. Drizzle with best-quality olive oil and sprinkle liberally with finishing sea salt. Cut into portions and serve to your guests.