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Easy Tomato Tart

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 9/02/20Updated: 8/09/22

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pieces of tomato tart

This easy tomato tart is the perfect way to use up fresh tomatoes from the garden.  Made with store bought puff pastry, it comes together quickly.

squares of tomato tart

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

It’s a delicious and easy way to use up that bumper crop of garden tomatoes.

It’s easy. Thanks to using store bought puff pastry this tart comes together in minutes but looks like it took hours!

It’s delicious. Every time I take this to a party or an event, it disappears immediately! Not only is it delicious but it is so pretty too.

It’s versatile. It can be served warm or at room temperature which makes it perfect for a party.

slices of tomato tart on brown paper

What is Puff Pastry?

Puff Pastry can be made from scratch but I always buy mine pre-made from the grocery store.  You will find it in the freezer section in the dessert or bread section. It is a light, flaky pastry made with lots of butter.  As the pastry cooks and the butter melts, it creates the flaky layers. It is similar to phyllo dough but it is not the same.

overhead shot of tomato tart

Ingredients Needed

  • Puff pastry. You can find this in the freezer section of the grocery store.
  • Egg
  • Pesto. Store bought pesto is great or you can make your own with this recipe.
  • Cheese. You will use both mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. You could substitute the mozzarella for another favorite cheese if you prefer.
  • Tomatoes. I prefer using Roma tomatoes. The skin is thinner and there are fewer seeds. You can also use heirloom tomatoes or even grape tomatoes.
  • Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic 
  • Fresh basil leaves

Can I Use Something other than puff Pastry?

You can substitute puff pastry with:

  1. Phyllo dough
  2. Pastry Crust
  3. Crescent roll dough
Tomato tart pieces

How to Make an Easy Tomato Tart

  • Slice the tomatoes and let them drain on a few layers of paper towels.  Give the tomatoes a nice shower of salt and pepper.
slices of tomato on paper towel
  • Allow pastry to thaw at room temperature. Unroll and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Poke the pastry all over with a fork. Brush with a light layer of beaten egg.
  • Cover the crust with a thin layer of pesto and a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.  Bake in 425 F degree oven for about 10 minutes until it was lightly browned.
Pastry with cheese and pesto
  • Add a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese and sliced tomatoes.  Add another sprinkling of Parmesan on top.
Tomato Tart with cheese on top
  • Return it to the oven for another 10 minutes. Bake until crust is golden brown on the edges.
  • Add a sprinkle of fresh basil.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.
squares of tomato tart

Pair This with

This easy tomato tart is pretty much delicious with anything but we love to serve it with some type of grilled meat but it can also be enjoyed all by itself as a meal with a green salad.

  • Lemon Herb Chicken
  • Honey Lime Chicken
  • Dijon Mustard Chicken
  • The Perfect Steak
  • Balsamic Grilled Pork Chop
  • Grilled Flank Steak

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use other fresh herbs?

Get creative with what herbs you use. It would be delicious with some fresh thyme sprinkled on top as well as some fresh parsley or oregano.

How long will this easy tomato tart last?

It never lasts more than a few minutes at our house but if you do have leftovers, wrap them in aluminum foil or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

Other favorite tomato recipes:

  • Strawberry Tart
  • Cream Puffs
  • Lemon Tart
  • Baked Brie with Puff Pastry
  • Chicken Pot Pie for Two

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entire tomato tart made out of puff pastry

Easy Tomato Tart

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
A delicious tomato tart made in minutes with frozen puff pastry.
serves: 8 servings
Prep:10 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
Total:30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 Tbsp pesto
  • 1/2 C Parmesan cheese grated and enough to sprinkle on top.
  • 3 tomatoes 3 large tomatoes or 6 small tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 C mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil sliced

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place pastry on cookie sheet covered with parchment or a silpat.
  • Fold edges up to form a rim. Poke over the crust bottom with a fork.
  • Brush with beaten egg.
  • Spread with pesto.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Put on a cooling rack.
  • Place sliced tomatoes on several layers of paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to sit for about 20 minutes and then blot with a towel to absorb moisture
  • Sprinkle pastry with mozzarella cheese and place tomatoes on top, overlapping them.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and garlic.
  • Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for another 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature

Tips & Notes:

Substitutes for puff pastry include: phyllo dough, pie crust and crescent roll dough.
Tomatoes – I used roma tomatoes but any tomato will work.
Recipe from America’s Test Kitchen

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) Protein: 7g (14%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Cholesterol: 36mg (12%) Sodium: 379mg (16%) Potassium: 133mg (4%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 668IU (13%) Vitamin C: 7mg (8%) Calcium: 158mg (16%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Appetizer, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine:American
entire tomato tart made out of puff pastry
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  1. fran says

    Posted on 9/12 at 7:47 am

    add some pitted black olives on top (before cooking) and some thin slices of artichokes from a jar. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 9/12 at 9:48 am

      Sounsd delicious!

      Reply
  2. Pamela A. Figgs says

    Posted on 9/27 at 2:06 am

    Hi Leigh,

    My husband is buying me a new oven next week and this is the first recipe im going to cook. Looks very delicious.

    Pamela A. Figgs
    From Flex belt before and after

    Reply
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