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March 25, 2021

Tomato tart with puff pastry

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Last Updated on April 18, 2021

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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 hours 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 more bite-sized pieces as a snack or canapes with drinks.

I used ready-rolled puff pastry as it makes it even easier. 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 could 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 your self, frying in a little oil and water until they are soft, sweet and browned.

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

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

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5 from 1 vote

Tomato tart with puff pastry

A tasty tart made using flaky pastry, cherry tomatoes and Greek basil
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 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. 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

 

 

 

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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  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

    This looks great and so simple.

    Reply
    • Sandy Cadiz-Smith says

      April 20, 2021 at 3:24 pm

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

      Reply

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