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Cherry Tomato Tarts
Easy Cherry Tomato Tarts with roasted cherry tomatoes and herbed cream cheese on crispy puff pastry, finished with fresh basil leaves. It's one of the best appetizers for summer and is prepared very simply.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 678 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz (250 grams) cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 13 oz (400 grams) ready-rolled all-butter puff pastry
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 egg yolks divided
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Handful fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Defrost the puff pastry to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the cherry tomatoes evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Roast the cherry tomatoes for 15 minutes, or until softened.
- Meanwhile, unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into four 5x7-inch (12 x 18 cm) rectangles. Gently fold the edges of each rectangle up about 1 inch (2.5 cm) and prick the center with a fork. Transfer each pastry rectangle to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the pastry sheets for 10 minutes, until lightly browned and puffed up. Remove the baking tray from the oven. Press down the center of each pastry with a spoon or fork, keeping the border raised high.
- Prepare the filling by combining the cream cheese, one egg yolk, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped chives in a bowl. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Divide the filling among the pastries and smooth it out with the back of a spoon. Top with the roasted cherry tomatoes and brush the borders of each pastry with the egg wash (whisked egg yolk). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve immediately, topped with fresh basil leaves.
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Notes
- Recipe Source: Delicious
- Tips:
- Thaw the frozen ready-rolled puff pastry to room temperature before using.
- Prick the center of the puff pastry with a fork before baking. It helps to prevent it from puffing up too much in the middle.
- To make a creamy, smooth cheese filling, you should soften the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Brush the egg yolk on top of the puffs for a glistening appearance.
Nutrition Information
Calories
678kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
27g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
337mg
(14%)
Potassium
220mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
679IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 678
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 678kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 337mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 679IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.