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Tomato Goat Cheese Tart Recipe with Puff Pastry

Allie Hagerty
Celebrate tomato season with a savory Tomato Goat Cheese Tart. A perfect combination of creamy goat cheese, buttery crust, and fresh tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Lunch
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • food processor
  • mixing bowls *If not using processor
  • sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • rolling pin (or wine bottle)
  • brush

Ingredients
  

For the Pesto-Whipped Goat Cheese

  • 11 ounces goat cheese softened at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • zest of 1/2 lemon
  • juice of 1/2 lemon

For the Tart

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
  • 4 tomatoes, large
  • extra basil for serving optional
  • flaky sea salt for serving optional
  • 1 egg
  • all-purpose flour, for dusting

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prep Pastry

  • Preheat your oven to 400°Fahrenheit (204° Celsius).
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 16x10-inch rectangle.
  • Transfer to a parchment-lined sheet pan. Score a 1-inch border around the edges without cutting through. Pierce the inside of the rectangle with a fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden, rotating halfway through.

Make Pesto-Whipped Goat Cheese

  • In a food processor, blend softened goat cheese until creamy.
  • Add pesto, garlic, lemon zest and juice, pepper, salt, and basil leaves. Process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.

Assemble and Bake

  • Spread the creamy pesto-whipped goat cheese over the warm, baked pastry.
  • Arrange the beautiful tomato slices on top.
  • Brush the edges with the whisked egg for a golden finish.
  • Bake for another 20-25 minutes, rotating halfway through.

Finish and Serve

  • Let the tart cool for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Sprinkle with fresh basil and a touch of flaky sea salt.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy every bite!

Notes

Thaw the puff pastry properly. Ensure the puff pastry sheet is fully thawed before starting. Thawing in the refrigerator overnight is recommended for best results, but if you're short on time, you can also thaw it at room temperature for about 30-40 minutes.
Don't forget to pierce the dough with a fork!  After scoring, use a fork to pierce the dough inside the rectangle at 1/2-inch intervals. This prevents the dough from puffing up too much in the center while it bakes, resulting in a perfectly crisp crust.
Remember to use softened goat cheese. For the smoothest texture, ensure your goat cheese is softened before blending with the other ingredients in the food processor. This creates a lusciously creamy base for the tart.
 

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 286mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 759IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brunch, Cheese,, goat cheese, lunch, Pesto, Summer, tomatoes, Vegetarian
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