5 from 14 votes
French Tomato Tart
This French tomato tart is made with a shortcrust pastry base layered with Dijon mustard, caramelized cherry tomatoes seasoned with oregano and olive oil, and topped with grated Comté cheese. Baked until the cheese melts and the pastry is crisp, it offers a savory, soft texture contrast and can be served warm or at room temperature.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
229 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Snacks, Lunch
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 500 grams shortcrust pastry
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 200 grams cherry tomato 2 cups
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¾ cup Comté cheese grated, young
- ⅛ teaspoon salt to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- a few parsley flat leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes in half, then toss in salt, pepper, oregano and olive oil and broil till they start to caramelize. Season and set aside.
- Preheat fan oven to 170℃/330℉ (non-fan 190℃/375℉), and roll out the pastry.*
- Grease a 9-inch tart case and line with the pastry, pressing down gently, ensuring it comes up just over the sides.
- Using a fork, make holes in the base of the pastry, then cover with parchment paper and baking beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove parchment paper and baking beans.
- Turn down the oven to fan 150℃/300℉ (non-fan 170℃/330℉), and bake for a further 10 minutes to dry out the damp areas.
- Allow to cool before spreading a layer of mustard over the pastry.
- Sprinkle over the grated cheese, and add the tomatoes.
- Turn up the oven to fan 170℃/330℉ (non-fan 190℃/375℉) and bake the tart for 10 minutes till cheese has melted. Remove from the oven, and garnish with parsley. Serve the tart warm or at room temperature
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Notes
- Keep the shortcrust pastry well chilled before rolling to maintain its texture.
- Use fresh, in-season cherry tomatoes for the best flavor in the tart.
- Serve the tart warm or at room temperature based on preference.
- Cover and store leftovers in a cool spot, refrigerator, or freeze; defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating or serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
196mg
(8%)
Potassium
149mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
399IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
180mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.