Description
This savory tart features layers of fresh tomatoes and a creamy ricotta mixture, all nestled in a flaky puff pastry crust. Perfect as an appetizer or a light summer meal, it’s best enjoyed warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 to 6 fresh tomatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup ricotta cheese (homemade if possible)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 oz)
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the puff pastry:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Roll the puff pastry into an 11-inch square on a floured surface.
- Fit the pastry into a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable bottom and trim excess.
- Prick the bottom with a fork and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Blind bake the pastry:
- Line with parchment paper and fill with dried beans or pie weights.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove weights and parchment; bake for another 10 minutes until crisp. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the tomatoes:
- Lay tomato slices on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and let drain for 30 minutes. Blot tops with more paper towels.
- Mix the cheeses:
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 minced garlic clove.
- In another bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, pepper, remaining garlic, and remaining olive oil.
- Assemble the tart:
- Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
- Spread the ricotta mixture over the cooled tart shell.
- Arrange tomato slices in overlapping circles on top.
- Drizzle garlic and olive oil mixture over the tomatoes.
- Bake the tart:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbling and tomatoes are slightly wilted.
- Garnish and serve:
- Optionally, sprinkle with chopped basil before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Tip 1: Use ripe, but firm, tomatoes for best results.
- Tip 2: If possible, use homemade ricotta for an extra creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg