Looking for a fresh, easy, and impressive dish? This Rustic Tomato Tart with Cheese & Herbs is perfect. A golden, buttery puff pastry base is topped with juicy roasted tomatoes, gooey cheese, and fragrant herbs. It’s ideal for using up ripe garden tomatoes.
Ingredients
Produce
- 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- Optional: sun-dried tomatoes for added depth
Condiments
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Oils & Vinegars
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Bread & Baked Goods
- 1 sheet Puff pastry, thawed
Dairy
- 1 ball Burrata, fresh
- 1 cup Mozzarella or Gruyère, shredded
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread Mustard: Evenly spread Dijon mustard over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded Mozzarella or Gruyère evenly over mustard layer.
- Layer Tomatoes: Arrange tomato slices, slightly overlapping.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Lightly drizzle olive oil over tomatoes.
- Fold Edges: Fold pastry edges over filling to create a rustic border.
- Bake: 25–30 minutes until pastry is golden and crispy.
- Add Burrata: Remove from oven, tear burrata over tart, and sprinkle fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips for the Best Tart
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for maximum flavor.
- Pat tomatoes dry to avoid soggy crust.
- Fresh herbs like basil or thyme elevate flavor.
- Optional: include sun-dried tomatoes for tanginess.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a crisp green salad.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra depth.
- Perfect as an appetizer, brunch dish, or light main.
Rustic Tomato Tart with Cheese & Herbs: Simple & Flavorful
- Total Time: 35-40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Rustic Tomato Tart combines a golden, buttery crust with sweet roasted tomatoes and gooey cheese. Perfect for using ripe garden tomatoes.
Ingredients
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
Optional: sun-dried tomatoes
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 sheet Puff pastry, thawed
1 ball Burrata, fresh
1 cup Mozzarella or Gruyère, shredded
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
2. Roll out puff pastry on parchment-lined baking sheet
3. Spread Dijon mustard leaving 1-inch border
4. Sprinkle shredded Mozzarella or Gruyère
5. Arrange tomato slices on top
6. Drizzle olive oil lightly
7. Fold pastry edges to create rustic border
8. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden
9. Top with fresh burrata and herbs
10. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature
Notes
Use ripe, juicy tomatoes
Pat tomatoes dry to prevent soggy pastry
Add fresh herbs like basil or thyme
Optional: sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 mins
- Category: Appetizer / Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
