Puff Pastry Tomato Tart
The Puff Pastry Tomato Tart features a flaky puff pastry base topped with a garlic and herb soft cheese layer, fresh thinly sliced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of Parmesan and Italian parsley. This tart combines a rich, creamy texture from the cheese and a crisp, golden crust from baking the pastry. It offers a well-balanced savory flavor with subtle herb notes. It is a versatile dish that works well cut into slices for casual snacking or served as a light appetizer or lunch option.
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 5.2 ounces soft cheese I use Boursin, with garlic and herb
- 4 tomato thinly sliced
- ½ cup Italian parsley chopped roughly
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thaw the pastry sheets until softened, but still cold.
- Preheat the oven to 425F.
- Place your pastry sheet on either a stoneware baking sheet, or on a parchment lined sheet.
- Use a rolling pin to gently flatten the pastry so it is smooth.
- Cut strips from all 4 sides of each pastry sheet, and brush the pastry with egg.
- Add the strips back to the edges of the pastry sheet, and press them down to adhere
- Prick entire surface with a fork.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake, for 15 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Mix together the goat cheese, garlic and Italian seasoning, and smear over entire surface of the pastry.
- Top with tomatoes, and sprinkle with parsley and extra parmesan.
- Sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste.
- Cut into slices.
- Devour.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for the best flavor and texture in the tart.
- Soft cheeses like Boursin or herb-seasoned goat cheese create a creamy, flavorful base layer.
- Basil, rosemary, and Italian parsley add complementary herb notes; feel free to experiment.
- If puff pastry is unavailable, naan, flatbread, or pizza dough work as alternative bases.
- Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg for a golden, crisp crust.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 452mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.