Tomato and Herb Tarts
YIELD: 4 tarts
COOK TIME: 20-30 min
Juicy, fresh summer tomatoes are here and we couldn’t be more excited. Goat cheese and basil add the perfect compliment to a ripe tomato, making these savory tarts one of our all time favorites.
Yield
4Prep time
20 MinCook time
35 MinTotal time
55 MinTOMATO AND HERB TART
Juicy, fresh summer tomatoes are here and we couldn’t be more excited. Goat cheese and basil add the perfect compliment to a ripe tomato, making these savory tarts one of our all time favorites.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Unfold pie crust dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently roll into an 11 x 11 inch square. Using a 6 in wide saucer or other round object as a guide, cut 2 rounds from the dough. Repeat with the second sheet of dough to make a total of 4 circles. Place the dough circles on 2 sheet pans lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Heat 3 T olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent garlic from burning. When onions are translucent, add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper and continue to cook another 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Remove dough from refrigerator. Sprinkle 1 T Parmesan cheese in the center of each circle. Place 1/4 of the onion mixture on each circle, leaving a 1 to 2 inch border. Crumble 1 oz. of the goat cheese on top of the onions. Place 1-2 slices of tomato (depending of the size) in the center of each tart. Brush the tomato lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper. Can also place 4-5 shards of cheese on top. Using both hands, crimp the side of the dough to form a “bowl”. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Serve hot or warm. Can also drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over top right before serving.