Tomato Tart
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Category
Tarts
Cuisine
Tarts
Servings
8-14
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Calories
260
This easy-to-make Tomato Tart is perfect for getting kids aged 8-14 involved in the kitchen.
With a delicious combination of soft cheese, Dijon mustard, ripe tomatoes, and puff pastry, this vegetarian tart is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp soft cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 8 ripe tomatoes
- 375g puff pastry
- Flour, for rolling out
- Anchovies or olives to decorate (optional)
- Chunk of Parmesan cheese
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Small bowl
- Rolling pin
- Grater
- Knife
Tools Needed:
Directions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas 6).
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a small bowl, mix the soft cheese together with the Dijon mustard.
Slice the Tomatoes
Cut the tomatoes into thick slices.
Roll Out the Puff Pastry
On a floured surface, roll the puff pastry into a rectangle. Don’t worry if the edges are uneven.
Lift the pastry onto a baking sheet.
Trim and Mark the Pastry
Trim off any really wiggly bits.
Mark a border the thickness of two fingers around the edge of the pastry.
Assemble the Tart
Spread the soft cheese mixture inside the border.
Arrange the tomato slices on top of the cheese mixture.
Decorate with anchovies or olives if using.
Grate the Parmesan cheese over the top of the tart.
Bake the Tart
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the tomatoes are cooked.
Serve
Serve the tart warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Note
Make-Ahead Instructions:
- The tart can be prepared up to Step 6 and refrigerated for a few hours before baking. Bake just before serving for best results.
Storage:
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (160°C fan) for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
Final Thoughts
This Tomato Tart is a delightful and easy recipe perfect for involving kids in the kitchen.
With its crispy puff pastry, creamy cheese mixture, and juicy tomatoes, it's a delicious treat that everyone will enjoy.
Happy cooking!
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 100
- per serving
- Calories
- 260
- Fat
- 20 grams
- 32%
- Saturated Fat
- 10 grams
- 42%
- Carbs
- 18 grams
- 8%
- Protein
- 5 grams
- 8%
- Sugar
- 4 grams
- 10%
- Sodium
- 680 milligrams
- 52%
- Fiber
- 2 grams
- 68%
