Fresh Tomato and Cheese Puff-Pastry Tart Recipe
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Puff pastry is the base for this low-fuss tart. While the pastry cooks, make a simple syrupy glaze with balsamic vinegar and honey. Spread a tangy mixture of ricotta and goat cheese over the buttery pastry and top with fresh summer cherry and grape tomatoes. Drizzle on the glaze and serve this elegant tart as a first course or with a salad for a light summer lunch.
This recipe was featured as part of our Tomatoes! photo gallery.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (14- to 16-ounce package) frozen puff pastry, thawed according to the package directions
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons goat cheese
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound grape and cherry tomatoes, halved
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Cut the puff pastry into 6 (4-inch) squares and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with a thin coating of the egg and bake until golden and puffed, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring the balsamic vinegar and honey to a simmer over medium heat in a small saucepan. Cook until reduced and syrupy, about 3 to 5 minutes; set aside.
- Place the ricotta and goat cheese in a medium bowl, season with salt and pepper, and mix until evenly combined. Divide mixture evenly amongst the puff pastry squares and spread into an even layer. Divide the tomatoes over the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the vinegar reduction, and serve.
Or you could just make a tomato heavy pizza and save yourself a lot of fat.
I think that recipe needs more cheese. Just sayin...;>
I make something similar, with smaller squares of puff pastry. Put a dollop of cheese on the pastry, top with a small piece of tomato, then bake. Top with tapenade before serving.
I made something similar - brushed the puff pastry with olive oil, par baked with a couple of pieces of rosemary, then topped it with already roasted tomatoes (with lots of garlic) and gruyere...and baked til nearly done. Delicious!
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I just printed this out. I have so many yellow tomatoes, I am running out of ideas. This is perfect, I'll make it tonight.