**Indulge in a Culinary Masterpiece: Heirloom Tomato Tart Symphony**
Welcome to a culinary journey celebrating the vibrant flavors of heirloom tomatoes. Our heirloom tomato tart is a symphony of colors, textures, and tastes that will delight your senses. With a flaky, buttery crust and a medley of juicy, heirloom tomatoes, this dish is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. The tangy goat cheese adds a touch of sophistication, while the fresh basil and thyme bring a burst of herbal freshness. This is not just a tart; it's an edible masterpiece that will impress your family and friends. Join us as we explore the world of heirloom tomatoes and guide you through the steps of creating this delightful dish. Along the way, you'll also discover variations of this classic recipe, including a vegan version and a gluten-free crust option. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure like no other.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART
Heirloom tomatoes may seem flawed, but it's actually their uniformly red counterparts who are the genetic deviants of the tomato family. Decades ago, many businesses decided to prioritize cookie-cutter-like hybrid tomatoes, which grow year-round and can survive a long, bumpy journey. It left heirloom tomatoes on the wrong side of the deal. The varieties that remain have a shorter shelf life and are relegated to just a few months of summer, but they're sweeter with a more robust flavor. This tart celebrates juicy, vibrant tomatoes in a cheesy, herby, custard-filled, flaky crust, with each bite punctuated with pesto.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories brunch, dinner, pies and tarts, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Fit the rolled-out dough into a 9-inch tart pan, allowing the edges to rise about 1/4 inch above the rim of the pan. Prick the dough all over with a fork.
- Line the dough with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes until beginning to brown at the edges. Remove from the oven and carefully remove the foil and weights. Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
- Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Place in a colander to drain excess tomato liquid for 20 minutes.
- Spread 1/4 cup pesto in an even layer over the parbaked tart crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the pesto. Sprinkle the fresh basil and oregano over the cheese.
- In a medium bowl, prepare the custard: Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt and pepper until combined.
- Place the sliced tomatoes evenly over the cheese and herbs in overlapping concentric circles.
- Pour the custard evenly over the tomato slices. Swirl the pan to evenly distribute the liquid. Bake until the filling is set and won't jiggle when shaken, about 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. This tart can also be served at room temperature.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE TART
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the butter, flour and pinch of salt. Pulse until the butter is about the size of small peas. In a small bowl, mix 1 egg with the ice water. Add to the flour-butter mixture. Pulse until the dough begins to come together, but is still somewhat loose and shaggy. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and gather together lightly and quickly into a disk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
- Place dough on floured surface and roll out into large circle, about 1/8-inch in thickness. Sprinkle the bottom of the dough with 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Begin to layer the tomatoes around in concentric circles inside the dough, leaving about a 2-inch margin of dough at the edges. Sprinkle the fresh goat cheese evenly over the sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of the goat cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg with the 1/2 cup of half-and-half. Season with salt and pepper, about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Fold the edges of the dough up around the tomatoes, pinching the creases as you go, but casually. Enclose the tomatoes partway to make it leak-proof. Carefully pour the custard around and over the tomatoes and cheese. Brush the dough with the egg wash. Place in 400 degree oven and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Cut the tart into 10 wedges and sprinkle wit the julienned basil. Serve
HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART
Here's a delicious way to use the tomato bounty from your garden or the great buys from the local farmers' market. If you don't have heirloom tomatoes, try regular tomatoes with grape or plum tomatoes. -Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle a large baking sheet with 1 teaspoon cornmeal., On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 12-in. circle; transfer to prepared pan. Spritz dough with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cornmeal, pressing cornmeal gently into dough. Prick thoroughly with a fork. Sprinkle with Asiago cheese., Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., Layer with tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Top with goat cheese; garnish with basil if desired. Serve immediately.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SUNNY'S HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND PESTO TART
Steps:
- Set the crusts. Unroll and press the pie crusts into two 9-inch tart pans. If using rectangular pans, just trim one-third of each crust and press the pieces together to fit. Then, use your pointer finger to press the dough into the sides of the tart pan. Use a knife to remove the excess crust along the top edges and discard the scraps. Using a fork, prick the bottom of the crust a few times to allow for venting (maybe 3 pricks per quadrant). Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Prebake the crusts. Spray the shiny side of 2 pieces of aluminum foil with a bit
- of nonstick spray and press into the tart shells, sprayed side down. Fill with dried beans or pie weights and bake until the edges are golden and the sides are set, about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and beans and bake another 10 to 12 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
- Make the pesto. Blend the parsley, basil, thyme, garlic, Parmesan, almonds,
- lemon zest, and lemon juice in a food processor until the ingredients resemble a rough paste. Taste the pesto and season with salt and pepper, if needed. To finish, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the feed tube while blending.
- Assemble and bake the tarts. Divide the pesto equally and, using a rubber spatula, evenly spread it over the bottom of each prepared crust. Starting around the outer edges, place the tomatoes over the pesto, overlapping each slice slightly as you move around the tart pan. Then make a smaller circle of overlapping slices within the starter ring. Continue until the entire pan is covered in circles of tomato slices. Repeat for the second tart. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top of each tart and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the tomatoes appear roasted in texture and the edges of the crust are golden brown. If the dough browns too quickly, tent the edges with foil.
- Garnish the tarts and serve. Remove the tarts from their rings and sprinkle Parmesan on top. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make pastry:
- Blend together flour, butter, shortening, parmesan, pepper, and salt in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size lumps. Drizzle 2 tablespoons ice water over and gently stir with a fork (or pulse in food processor) until incorporated.
- Gently squeeze a small handful: If it doesn't hold together without falling apart, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) after each addition until incorporated, continuing to test. (Do not overwork dough, or it will become tough.)
- Turn out dough onto a work surface and divide into 2 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather both portions of dough into 1 ball, then pat into a disk. Chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch round and fit into a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable rim. Roll rolling pin over top of pan to trim dough flush with rim. Lightly prick tart shell all over with a fork.
- Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights or rice. Bake in middle of oven 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and bake until golden, about 15 minutes more. Cool in pan on a rack.
- Fill tart shell:
- Remove side of pan and slide shell onto a platter. Arrange one third of mozzarella in bottom of shell and drizzle with one third of pesto. Arrange one third of tomato slices, overlapping, on top of cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat layering twice.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART WITH VEGAN BASIL RICOTTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Fresh heirloom tomatoes are the star of the show in this gorgeous tomato tart. Keep it dairy-free with vegan ricotta that uses cashews to replicate the creamy texture of cheese. Make this at the height of tomato season for your next summer get-together!
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Time 4h50m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the cashews and warm water in a medium bowl. Cover and soak for 3 hours, then drain, discarding the soaking water.
- Make the ricotta: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the whole basil leaves, spinach, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and the kosher salt. Process for 30 seconds, until all of the leaves are broken down into a dark green paste.
- Add the soaked cashews and cold water. Blend for 15-30 seconds, until the cashews are broken down but the mixture is not completely smooth, resembling the texture of ricotta. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Line a 13x18-inch (33x45 cm) baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the stems from the tomatoes, then slice into ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick rounds.
- Unroll the filo dough into a flat sheet. Carefully transfer a single layer of dough to the prepared baking sheet and lightly brush all over with olive oil. Place another sheet on top and brush lightly with olive oil. Repeat stacking and brushing with the remaining sheets of dough. Brush the edges of the filo dough with more olive oil to make sure they become golden brown and crispy when baking.
- Dollop the ricotta over the top layer of filo and spread in an even layer, being careful not to tear the dough.
- Layer the tomato slices over the ricotta, covering entirely. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the tomatoes. Top with the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges of the filo dough are golden brown and the tomatoes are cooked but not mushy.
- Garnish with the thinly sliced basil and flaky sea salt, then slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 1 gram
HEIRLOOM TOMATO & BLUE CHEESE TART
Easy & stunning. I recommend using a drier tomato sauce or paste type tomato like Costoluto Genovese or Jersey Devil as the big beefsteaks can release lots of juice (yummy juice) that can overly moisten the tart. Half Maytag Blue & half mild soft chevre is also really nice in this recipe.
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400.
- On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a circle a scant ¼-inch thick and about 10 ½ inches in diameter. Transfer it to a 9-inch tart pan. Pat into the bottom and sides and trim the edge so it's even with the rim. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, using a fork, crumble the cheese and mash together with the milk, starting with ½ tablespoon, until the consistency is spreadable but still has some lumps. May need up to 2 Tablespoons. Set aside.
- Slice tomatoes about ¼-inch thick. Blot with paper towels to remove most of juices; set aside.
- Remove pastry from freezer. Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 15 minutes.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the pastry. Cover with the tomato slices in a tightly packed single layer. Sprinkle with the pepper and thyme and drizzle with the olive oil.
- Bake until the crust is deeper golden brown and the tomatoes have collapsed, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let stand for 20-30 minutes before serving.
- To serve, gently slide a knife around the edges, then remove the bottom and place the tart on a serving plate. Cut into wedges and serve warm or room temperature.
DANIEL BOULUD'S CORN AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by á-48920
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- The Tart Shell Combine flour, butter and salt in a food processor and pulse until crumbs form. Add egg and pulse until mixture resembles moist curds. Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead once or twice to pull dough together. Flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. (At this point, the dough can be kept refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to a month.) Center a rack in the oven and preheat to 350°F. Cut a 10-in.-dia. round of wax or parchment paper. Place a fluted 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom on a baking sheet. Lightly dust a work surface and the top of the dough with flour. Roll the dough out to approximately 10-in. diameter and 1/8-in. thick. Fit the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Trim excess dough even with the pan's rim and with the tines of a fork, poke a few holes on the bottom. Line the crust with the wax-paper round and fill with dried beans or rice. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Take pan out of oven and carefully remove the paper and beans, then bake crust for 3 to 5 minutes more, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a rack to cool. For the Filling Preheat oven to 300°F. Melt 1 T of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring for 4 minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Add the corn with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the corn mixture into a medium bowl. Add the cream to the saucepan, bring to a simmer and then transfer to a blender. Puree until smooth and transfer to the bowl with the reserved corn. Whisk in whole eggs, yolks, 1/2 cup scallion, Tabasco, and another sprinkle of salt and pepper until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared tart shell and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the custard is set. Meanwhile, melt remaining butter, transfer to a medium bowl and toss with the remaining scallion, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Once custard is set, arrange tomato mixture on top and return to the oven for 15 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft and crumbs are golden. Let tart rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND BASIL TART
Categories Tomato Bake Cocktail Party Fourth of July Picnic Vegetarian
Yield 12 3-inch squares
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the tomato slices with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Arrange the tomato slices on a rack and let some of the moisture drain for 30 minutes. Roll the puff pastry to about 13x9-inch rectangle and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Fold the edges to create a half-inch border. Brush the interior of the rectangle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Arrange the tomato in overlapping slices on the pastry, leaving the borders clear. Sprinkle the tomatoes with the garlic, ricotta, and goat cheese. Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash. Place the tart in the oven and immediately reduce the heat to 400 degrees. Bake the tart until the pastry is puffed and golden and the tomatoes are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the tart from the oven and sprinkle with the basil. Cool for 10 minutes, slice, and serve.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO & BLUE CHEESE TART
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400. On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a circle a scant 1/4-inch thick and about 10 ½ inches in diameter. Transfer it to a 9-inch tart pan. Pat into the bottom and sides and trim the edge so it's even with the rim. Put it in the freezer to chill for 15 minutes. 2. In a small bowl, using a fork, crumble the cheese and mash together with the milk or half-and-half, starting with 1/2 tablespoon, until the consistency is spreadable but still has some lumps of cheese. Set aside. 3. Slice tomatoes about 1/4-inch thick. Arrange on paper towels and blot to remove most of juices; set aside. 4. Remove pastry from freezer. Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 15 minutes. 5. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the pastry. Cover with the tomato slices in a tightly packed single layer. Sprinkle with the pepper and thyme and drizzle with the olive oil. 6. Bake until the crust is deep golden brown and the tomatoes have collapsed, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let stand for 20-30 minutes before serving. 7. To serve, gently slide a knife around the edges to release any pastry that might be sticking, then remove the bottom and place the tart on a serving plate. Cut into wedges and serve warm.
EASY HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND RICOTTA FILO TART
Steps:
- Take the thawed package of filo out of the refrigerator. Let it sit, still in the package, while you are prepping the filling.
- Wash, dry and half the tomatoes if they are small, or, slice them if they are bigger. Season them well with some salt and pepper and place them on two layers of paper towels. Do not skip this step, as it will ensure that the moisture is drawn out of the tomatoes and will intensify their flavor when roasted. Place a second layer of paper towels on the tomatoes and gently press. Replace the paper towels a couple of times while you are working on the next steps.
- In a small bowl mix together the Ricotta, Parmesan, half & half, lemon zest and juice, grated garlic, and the salt and pepper. Set them aside, while you work with the filo.
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Uncover the filo package and take out eight sheets of filo. With a sharp knife (or a pizza cutter), cut through the stack of filo so you have a 12" square. Reserve the rest for another use.
- Place the first sheet of filo on a clean surface and brush it with some extra virgin olive oil. Continue with the rest of the filo, placing each sheet on top of the previous one. Brush some olive oil on the bottom and sides of an 8" baking dish. Lift the oiled filo sheets and place them on the center of dish. Trim the corners of the stack and fold over the edges towards the center of the baking dish, creating a small boarder. This does not have to be perfect.
- Using an offset spatula spread the cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the filo shell, reserving two tablespoons to use for garnishing.
- Arrange the tomatoes on top of the cheese base. Drizzle with some olive oil and put in the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the filo is golden brown.
- Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. When cool, sprinkle some fresh herbs on top as a garnish and add a couple of dollops of the reserved Ricotta mixture. Drizzle a little olive oil and cut into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips for a Perfect Heirloom Tomato Tart
- Choose the ripest, most flavorful tomatoes you can find. This will ensure that your tart has the best possible flavor.
- Use a variety of heirloom tomatoes. This will give your tart a beautiful and unique appearance, as well as a complex flavor profile.
- Slice the tomatoes thinly. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from releasing too much water.
- Don't overcrowd the tart pan. Leave some space between the tomato slices so that they can cook evenly.
- Bake the tart until the crust is golden brown and the tomatoes are tender-crisp. This will take about 30-35 minutes.
- Let the tart cool slightly before slicing and serving. This will help the filling to set and the flavors to meld.
Conclusion: Create a Treat With Heirloom Tomatoes
An heirloom tomato tart is summer's beautiful and fresh flavors rolled into one dish. Combining sweet tomatoes with creamy herbs and soft goat cheese, it's a recipe that celebrates the natural tastiness of ingredients. Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a delicious meal by yourself, this classic recipe is sure to serve you well. So next time you're at the farmers market or have an abundance of tomatoes in your garden, make sure to try this heirloom tomato tart. You won't be disappointed!
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