Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Tomato Feta Phyllo Tart, a harmonious blend of savory and tangy flavors. This exceptional dish features layers of crispy phyllo pastry, a creamy feta cheese filling, and a vibrant tomato topping, creating a symphony of textures and tastes.
Savor each bite of the flaky, buttery phyllo pastry, masterfully layered to achieve perfect crispiness. The creamy feta cheese filling, made with a blend of fresh feta, tangy yogurt, and aromatic herbs, provides a rich and luscious contrast to the crispy pastry.
Experience the burst of freshness from the juicy tomatoes, perfectly seasoned and roasted to bring out their natural sweetness. The tang of the tomato topping perfectly complements the richness of the feta cheese filling, creating a captivating balance of flavors.
This versatile recipe also includes two additional variations to tantalize your taste buds. For a vegetarian delight, try the Roasted Vegetable Feta Phyllo Tart, a medley of colorful roasted vegetables nestled in a creamy feta filling. If you prefer a meaty indulgence, the Spinach Feta Phyllo Tart with Ground Beef is sure to satisfy, featuring succulent ground beef combined with spinach and feta cheese.
Each variation offers a unique flavor profile, ensuring that there's something for every palate. Whether you're hosting a brunch, planning a light lunch, or seeking a satisfying dinner option, these Tomato Feta Phyllo Tarts will undoubtedly impress your family and friends.
TERRIFIC TOMATO TART
This recipe is fabulous! Fresh, colorful tomatoes, feta cheese and prepared pesto perfectly complement the crispy phyllo dough crust. -Diane Halferty of Corpus Christi, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment; brush with 1/2 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon bread crumbs. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Repeat layers, being careful to brush oil all the way to edges. , Fold each side 3/4 in. toward center to form a rim. Spread with pesto and sprinkle with half the feta cheese. Alternately arrange the red and yellow tomato slices over cheese. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining feta. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown and crispy. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove parchment before cutting. Garnish with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FETA-AND-HERB PHYLLO TART
Kathy Tsaples, the author of the cookbook "Sweet Greek Life: My Shared Table," inspired this savory tart. The quality of phyllo dough varies hugely from one brand to another. It's particularly important here to get a good-quality phyllo as there is so much of it. This is a sort of quiche with a twist, with the phyllo both acting as a casing and adding the extra crispness you get from blind baking. It's a meal in itself, served with a simple salad. If you don't have a tart pan handy, use a 9-inch cake pan.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, pies and tarts, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit/200 degrees Celsius.
- Brush one of the phyllo sheets lightly with melted butter and place, butter side-up, in a 9-inch/25-centimeter round tart pan. Press the pastry into the corners and then brush another sheet of phyllo in the same way, pressing it into the pan at a 45-degree angle to the first sheet. Continue twice more (using 4 sheets total), covering the base and sides of the pan with a uniformly thick layer of phyllo. Trim the overhanging pastry, but not completely, leaving 1/2-inch/1 centimeter of phyllo over the edges of the tart. Set both the pan and pastry scraps aside.
- Take another sheet of phyllo (unbuttered this time) and position the long side in front of you. Fold the bottom edge up to form a fold 1 inch/3 centimeters wide. Continue folding the pastry in alternating directions (as if you were making a concertina fan) until you end up with 1 long pleated strip. Repeat with the remaining sheets of pastry in the same way. (If the pastry breaks or tears, pat it back into place and continue as if the torn pieces were still connected.)
- Starting from the middle of the tart tin, coil 1 folded strip from the middle outwards to start forming a rough snail, spreading the strips roughly 1/4 inch/1/2 to 1 centimeter apart. (You want visible gaps between the phyllo strips, so you can fill them with chunks of feta and the custard.) Meet the end of the pastry with the second strip and continue the snail in the same way until the 4 sheets have been used. You may still have some space around the edge, which you can fill with the scrap trimmings, folding them in the same way as best you can.
- Brush the pastry carefully with remaining butter and set any pastry coils upright if they've fallen over. Place tart pan on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the pastry is a dark golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix feta, pecorino and herbs until blended and set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream and milk with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a good grind of pepper.
- Gently press cheese and herbs in between the gaps of the phyllo pastry, being careful not to break the pastry base. Pour the custard over evenly, drizzling in just a little at a time and allowing it to soak evenly into all the gaps in the pastry. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until the custard has set and the cheese has browned. Remove from the oven and serve warm, cut into slices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 290, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 358 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TOMATO TART WITH FILLO AND FETA CREAM RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Add the feta, cream cheese, za'atar, dried oregano, and 2 tablespoons of milk to a food processor . Puree until smooth, adding an additional tablespoon or 2 of milk if needed to get a creamy, spreadable texture. Note that the mixture will be quite salty but it will also provide the seasoning for the pastry and tomatoes.
- On the prepared baking sheet, gently brush a layer of fillo pastry with the melted butter , top with another layer and repeat until all the layers are used.
- Spread the feta cheese mixture over the top layer of fillo, leaving about a 1 1/2-inch border on all sides.
- Spread the tomatoes on evenly over the feta mixture. Fold up the sides of the fillo to create a rectangular tart with an edge. Brush any exposed dough edges with some of the melted butter.
- Bake until the pastry is a light golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Top with the parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 25 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
ANNA'S TOMATO TART
Steps:
- Place the flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the butter and pulse 12 to 15 times, until the butter is the size of peas. Add the egg yolks and pulse a few times to combine. With the motor running, add the ice water through the feed tube and pulse until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto a floured board and roll it into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Meanwhile, place the tomatoes in a large bowl. Put the parsley, basil, garlic, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until finely minced. With the processor running, pour the olive oil down the feed tube and process until combined. Pour the mixture over the tomatoes and toss gently. Set aside.
- On a well-floured board, roll the dough out to an 11 x 17-inch rectangle and transfer it to the prepared sheet pan. Don't worry if it doesn't fit exactly; you want it to cover most of the bottom of the pan but it can be a little rough on the sides. Place a second sheet pan directly on the pastry and bake for 15 minutes. (You can also line the pastry with foil and fill it with dried beans.) Remove the top sheet pan (or the beans and foil). Using a dinner fork, pierce the pastry in many places. Bake for another 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Check the pastry during baking; pierce any spots that bubble up. Allow the crust to cool for 15 minutes.
- Lower the oven to 375 degrees. Brush the mustard on the crust with a pastry brush. Sprinkle a thick even layer of Gruyere on the pastry, reserving 1/2 cup for the top, and sprinkle with the 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Place overlapping tomatoes in rows on top. If there is a little garlic and herb mixture in the bowl, sprinkle it over the tomatoes, but if there is liquid in the bowl, strain it through a very-fine-mesh strainer, discard the liquid, and sprinkle the garlic and herb mixture on the tomatoes. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of Gruyere and the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan on top. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Cool slightly, cut into squares, and serve warm or at room temperature.
RUSTIC TOMATO CHEESE TART
My fresh tomato tart is perfect when you want a taste of summer any time of year. The crust stays nice and crisp and the toppings are bursting with garden-fresh flavor! -Moji Dabney, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon goat cheese. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Repeat layers, brushing oil all the way to edges., Sprinkle onion over top to within 1 in. of edges; sprinkle with fontina cheese. Arrange tomato slices in a slightly overlapping pattern over fontina cheese. Sprinkle with chives, basil, salt and pepper. Bring up edges of tart over filling., Bake until crust is golden brown, 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
TOMATO-FETA-GREEK YOGURT PHYLLO TART
This can be cut in small squares for appetizers, or accompany it with a salad for a light meal. From the blog olivetomato
Provided by momaphet
Categories Greek
Time 50m
Yield 1 tart
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven at 350 Fahrenheit (180 Celsius).
- In a bowl smash the feta with a fork, add the yogurt and mix well and then add the egg. Mix in the mint and a bit of pepper and mix well. Put aside.
- Cut the tomatoes in thin slices.
- Take out the phyllo (de-frosted if frozen) and a pan a bit small then the dimensions of the phyllo sheet.
- Brush some olive oil on the base of the pan and spread the phyllo sheet. Brush olive oil on the phyllo sheet and place another sheet brushing with olive oil every time. Continue this until you have used 6-7 sheets.
- Roll up the edges of the phyllo, so you have a little border around the tart.
- Spread the feta mixture evenly over the whole tart. Then place the tomatoes on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes. Put the pan on the bottom rack of the oven during the last 5-10 minutes to get a crunchy base.
- This tastes better the next day at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1025.1, Fat 57.1, SaturatedFat 34.8, Cholesterol 373.6, Sodium 2991.1, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 16.5, Protein 47.2
TOMATO FETA PHYLLO TART
This is my version of a recipe that I read in Cooking Light. I have a square foot garden and this was a great year for my Russian Krim heirloom tomatoes. This is a very large beefy tomato with smaller seed pockets. If you use a regular hot house tomato, slice and place them between a few sheets of paper towel to soak up some of the juice. Romas are a good option. Olives would also be a nice addition. Great with a side salad for a light summer supper or as an appetizer.
Provided by MacChef
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
- On a baking sheet, place 1 sheet of phyllo and spray with cooking spray. Keep others under damp paper towels as not to dry out. Repeat that process until you have 5 sheets coated with cooking spray and stacked on top of each other. Sprinkle first layer with one quarter of the cheese mixture.
- Repeat that process again for a second layer of dough, topping with one quarter of the cheese mixture.
- Repeat the dough process using remainder of the dough sheets, sprinkle with the half of the remaining cheese mixture. Top with tomatoes and onions leaving about a 1 inch border and sprinkle last of cheese mixture on the top. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Remove from pan to a cooling rack so the bottom won't sweat, for about 5 minutes. Cut into square and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 551.2, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 15.2
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: Use tomatoes that are at the peak of freshness and flavor. This will ensure that your tart is bursting with delicious tomato flavor.
- Use a good quality feta cheese: Feta cheese can vary in flavor and texture, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that will add a rich, tangy flavor to your tart.
- Don't overcook the tomatoes: The tomatoes should be roasted until they are slightly softened and caramelized, but not mushy. Overcooked tomatoes will make your tart watery.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme, will add a pop of flavor and freshness to your tart.
- Serve warm or at room temperature: This tart can be served warm or at room temperature. If you're serving it warm, let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
This tomato feta phyllo tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's packed with flavor and can be served warm or at room temperature. With its crispy phyllo crust, tangy feta cheese, and juicy tomatoes, this tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that will impress your friends and family, give this tomato feta phyllo tart a try. You won't be disappointed!
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