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April 30, 2024

Tomato tart with puff pastry – the ultimate umami feast

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Last Updated on October 31, 2024

Stunningly simple tomato tart recipe using ready-rolled puff pastry

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Do you find that supermarket tomatoes can be a bit bland?  For something like this simple tomato tart with puff pastry, you really need good quality tomatoes – the sort that are packed with flavour.  Ideally, they’ll be freshly picked from the garden, but at this time of year, that’s just not possible!  I’ve been walking around London a great deal this year. Let’s face it, there’s been little else to do for large swathes of time. On the positive side, this has meant that I discovered a beautiful Farmers’ Market only half an hour’s walk from home. On my first visit back in December, I enquired of one of the stalls how long they had been there and it turned out to be six years! Six years and I hadn’t even been aware of its existence. A real treasure that has become a regular destination for me on Saturdays.

Even better, there’s a fabulous tomato stall with tomatoes of myriad colours and sizes, all grown on the Isle of Wight. I love tomatoes (in any form) and these are tomatoes to dream of. The cherries burst with flavour and juice in your mouth and are almost like a refreshing little drink. And they are incredible to cook with. Never has a pizza tasted so fresh. So they inspired me to make this delightful, tomato tart with puff pastry. It’s ideal for a light lunch for four or cut into bite-sized pieces as a snack or canapes with drinks.

I used ready-rolled puff pastry as it makes it even easier but of course, you could make your own. All topped with a mix of yellow plum and red cherry tomatoes which makes for a beautifully vibrant and tasty tart. And I found some beautiful Greek basil in the shops which I couldn’t resist.

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Unroll the puff pastry and trim the edges if it needs tidying up. Score a line through the pastry around the edge, about 1cm inside the rectangle. Make sure not to cut all the way through. Score around the edge in a criss-cross pattern and brush with the beaten egg.

Spread the inside of the rectangle with your onion mix. I used caramelised onion chutney today which brought an extra sweetness to my tart. It works just as well if you caramelise the onions yourself, frying them in a little oil and water until they are soft, sweet and browned.

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Cut your tomatoes in half and spread them out on top of the onion, alternating between red and yellow.

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Place the tart in the oven at 180C for about 25 minutes until the pastry has risen and is golden and the tomatoes have softened. Top generously with individual leaves of fresh Greek basil before serving.

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Cut into four for a light lunch for two. You could serve it with a rocket salad tossed with olive oil and lemon juice.

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Or into bite-size portions as a treat with drinks or for a picnic.

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If you want to vary this recipe you can add all sorts of things to the basic tomato tart. Olives and/or anchovies add depth of flavour. You could crumble a little feta over the tart before baking for extra protein. Or you could pimp up the recipe with shredded ham, cubes of chorizo or even bacon. It’s a very easy dish to make your own.

Here’s a printable version of my delicious tomato tart recipe for you. Enjoy!

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5 from 11 votes

Tomato tart with puff pastry

A tasty tart made using flaky pastry, cherry tomatoes and Greek basil
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Course: Canapes, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: British
Keyword: tart, tartine, Tomato
Servings: 4
Calories: 554kcal
Author: Sandy Cadiz-Smith

Ingredients

  • 375 g puff pastry ready rolled
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 3 tbsps onion caramelised
  • 24 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 handful basil (I used Greek basil)

Instructions

  • Unroll the puff pastry or roll out a large oblong if you are using homemade pastry
  • Score a line through the pastry (not cutting all the way through) about 1cm inside the rectangle. Score around the edge in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Brush around the edge with beaten egg.
  • Spread the onion mix evenly over the rectangle inside your score marks.
  • Cut your tomatoes into half and lay evenly cut side up on top of the onion. I used a mix of red and yellow for a colourful finished product.
  • Cook in the oven at 180C for about 25 minutes until the pastry is golden and has risen and the tomatoes have softened.
  • Serve warm with a green salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 586IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 3mg

Did you know that tomatoes are a relatively new ingredient in the UK?  It’s a fruit (not a vegetable!) that is native to South and Central America and it was only discovered in 1519.  The seeds were brought back to Europe and planted as ornamental curiosities.  Tomatoes didn’t become widely eaten until the 18th century – partly because they look a bit like other poisonous plants and partly because the high acidity meant that when tomatoes were cut and served on the pewter plates of the 16th and 17th centuries, they caused lead to leech out into the food, resulting in lead poisoning and death!

But, you can be sure that this tomato tart with puff pastry won’t poison you!  You can make it in advance, then store it in the fridge or a cool larder for a couple of days.  It isn’t the best thing to freeze, though if you let it defrost and then pop it back in the oven to warm through it will make an easy meal.  That said, tomato tart is really quick to make, particularly if you use shop-bought puff pastry.  So why not make it fresh and enjoy it at its best?

Do you love tomatoes as much as I do? Why not try this recipe using fresh hake fillets and cherry tomatoes?

Filed Under: Mains Tagged With: basil, puff pastry, tart, tomatoes, vegetarian

About Sandy Cadiz-Smith

I'm a freelance food and travel writer who loves cooking. I'm inspired by seasonal ingredients and the dishes I've tasted on my exciting journeys around the world. And I'm here to share my ideas to help you make simple, delicious food at home. Happy cooking!

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Comments

  1. Fiona says

    March 26, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    5 stars
    This looks amazing – can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  2. Phil Read says

    April 20, 2021 at 11:53 am

    5 stars
    This looks great and so simple.

    Reply
    • Sandy Cadiz-Smith says

      April 20, 2021 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      It really is so simple and you won’t believe how absolutely delicious it tastes.

      Reply
  3. Mel says

    June 5, 2024 at 4:49 pm

    5 stars
    I needed a recipe for puff pastry and this one was perfect. Easy and so delicious.

    Reply
  4. Lisa Porter says

    June 5, 2024 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    Took this to a gathering as an appetizer, it was a big hit. Thanks for the great recipe! And it’s really simple, an added bonus.

    Reply
  5. Kristine says

    June 5, 2024 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for such a simple, yet delicious tart! Loved it, I’ll make this again!

    Reply
  6. Mel says

    June 5, 2024 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    The perfect combo of flavors! This tomato puff pastry tart is a new family favorite.

    Reply
  7. Beth says

    June 5, 2024 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    I love a goo tomato tart. Most people I know have never heard of them, but I can’t get enough of them. Your recipe is absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  8. Tammy says

    June 5, 2024 at 6:17 pm

    I love tomato and onion tarts. Such a delicious dish with all the fresh veggies and herbs from the garden. Perfect seasonal dish!

    Reply
  9. Dina and Bruce says

    June 6, 2024 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    Simple and so delicious! Added some goat cheese too!

    Reply
  10. Ned says

    June 6, 2024 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    Oh this is awesome! I’m excited to try it out with my summer garden tomatoes! Thank you!

    Reply
  11. Lulu says

    June 6, 2024 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    Filing away for when I harvest the tomatoes this summer! Looks absolutely delicious.

    Reply

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