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Savory Tomato Tart

Savory Tomato Tart prepared dish

This savory tomato tart features a flaky pastry crust filled with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or as an appetizer, it showcases the vibrant flavors of summer produce. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a delightful dish!

This recipe is french style, lunch, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include fresh basil, salt, fresh tomatoes, olive oil.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cups fresh basil (chopped)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 4 medium fresh tomatoes (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 4 tbsp cold water
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (cold and cubed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sifted all-purpose flour and salt, then cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch tart pan, trimming any excess.
  5. Layer the sliced tomatoes evenly over the crust, then sprinkle with chopped basil, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk the beaten egg and brush it over the crust.
  8. Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  9. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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