Description
These light and flavorful tarts are perfect for summer, featuring creamy ricotta, tangy black olives, and sweet tomatoes atop flaky puff pastry. They make a great main dish or a delightful addition to any salad for a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 320g puff pastry sheet
- 150g ricotta cheese, well drained
- 50g pitted black olives, sliced
- 15g fresh oregano, chopped
- 4 tbsp black olive tapenade or red pesto
- 300g red tomatoes, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry:
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 6 equal rectangles. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. - Prepare the Base:
Use a knife to score a 1 cm border around the edge of each pastry rectangle, being careful not to cut all the way through. Spread 1 tablespoon of black olive tapenade or red pesto onto the center of each rectangle, staying within the border. - Assemble the Tarts:
Spoon the drained ricotta evenly across the tarts, spreading gently with the back of a spoon. Arrange the tomato slices over the ricotta, slightly overlapping if needed. Sprinkle the sliced black olives and chopped oregano over the top. - Bake the Tarts:
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and crisp, and the tomatoes are slightly caramelized. - Serve:
Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with a fresh salad or enjoy as a standalone snack.
Notes
- Make sure the ricotta is well-drained to avoid soggy tarts.
- If you prefer, you can use green olives instead of black olives.
- You can substitute fresh oregano with dried oregano if fresh is unavailable.
- You can prepare the tarts ahead of time and bake them just before serving for a warm treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg