Best 8 Fresh Tomato Tart Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where we embark on a tantalizing journey to discover the ultimate recipe for a fresh tomato tart. This savory dish, bursting with the vibrant flavors of summer, is a true masterpiece that combines the sweetness of ripe tomatoes, the tangy zest of herbs, and the comforting embrace of a flaky crust. Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking inspiration or a home cook looking to impress your loved ones, this article will guide you through the steps to create an unforgettable fresh tomato tart that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Let's dive into the delectable possibilities and uncover the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece.

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FRESH TOMATO BASIL TART



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This tart is the perfect way to celebrate the bounty of your garden! It's a wonderful meatless dish that highlights fresh summer ingredients. Try it as an appetizer or main dish. You can top the finished dish with additional basil for a pretty presentation. -Bill Gordon, Lexington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
4 plum tomatoes
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flours; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Transfer pastry to pan; trim even with edge. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, thinly slice the tomatoes; place on paper towels to drain. , Sprinkle 2 cups cheese into the crust; top with basil. Set three tomato slices aside; arrange remaining slices in a slightly overlapping pattern around edge of tart. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle remaining cheese in center of tart; top with reserved tomato slices., Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crust is crispy and cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

FRESH TOMATO AND ZUCCHINI TART



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This tart is really a fresh salad -- the only thing cooked about it is the crust and the zucchini topping. It is a lovely presentation.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 43m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces butter, softened
1 1/4 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
2/3 cup kalamata olive, pitted,coarsely chopped
4 teaspoons anchovy fillets, chopped
1 tablespoon drained capers
3 large ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
2 small zucchini, shredded on the large holes of a box grater (about 1 ½ cups)
fresh basil leaf (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Make the pastry: Blend the cream cheese and the butter.
  • Add the flour and salt and mix just until the dough starts to form a ball.
  • Sprinkle the chives on a work surface.
  • Turn out the dough and knead lightly until the chives are incorporated.
  • Pat the dough into a disc about ½ inch thick.
  • Wrap and refrigerate for atleast 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature to soften slightly.
  • On a well-floured work surface, roll the dough into a 13 to 14 inch round.
  • Roll the pastry onto the rolling pin and gently unroll it over an 11 inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom.
  • Fit the dough evenly into the pan without stretching.
  • Trim the overhanging dough to 1 inch from the rim.
  • Fold the excess dough over and press it into the side of the pan.
  • Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Line the chilled tart shell with foil and weigh down with pie weights or dried beans.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove foil and weights and bake 10 minutes longer, or until just set and golden.
  • Transfer to a rack to cool completely; then remove the fluted rim and place the shell on a serving platter.
  • Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, stir together the olives, anchovies and capers.
  • Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the baked shell.
  • Starting at the edge, layer the tomato slices in overlapping, concentric circles.
  • Season generously with lots of freshly-ground black pepper and salt.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet.
  • Add the garlic and stir, over medium-high heat, for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  • Add the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and stir until softened slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Spoon the zucchini over the tomatoes and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  • Serve at room temperature.

FRESH TOMATO TART



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 store-bought or homemade dough for tart shell
8 to 10 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus extra for garnish
4 to 6 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Basil, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven: 400 degrees F. Line loose bottom tart pan with dough rolled out 1/8-inch thick. Spread bottom of pastry with shredded cheese and sprinkle with basil. Cover with tomato slices, arranging to cover as evenly as possible. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Bake 20 to 30 minutes. Watch carefully. When crust is golden and cheese is bubbly, remove. Garnish with fresh basil. Slice in wedges and serve warm.

FRESH TOMATO TART



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This tart is best with fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes. It's so pretty to the eye and tastes fabulous! -Julie Ferron

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
2 tablespoons shortening
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
3/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1/3 cup prepared pesto
2 medium ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, pepper and salt; cut in the butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Transfer pastry to tart pan; trim pastry even with edge. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Remove sides of tart pan. Place crust on a serving plate. Arrange mozzarella over crust with slices overlapping. Spread with pesto. Arrange tomato slices in an overlapping pattern on top. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

FRESH TOMATO TART



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This is good as a side dish or an entree. If you are short on time you can use a pre made pie shell.

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons cold water
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
4 -5 ripe roma tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
chopped fresh basil (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Combine the flour, sugar and 1/4 tsp salt in food processor.
  • Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles dry oats.
  • Add 1 Tbsp water and process for a few seconds.
  • Add the remaining 1 Tbsp water and pulse 3 or 4 times.
  • Place the dough in a bowl and form into a ball.
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Place the dough on a floured surface and roll into an 11 inch circle.
  • Place the dough in a 10 inch tart pan.
  • Sprinkle the cheese on the dough and then sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped basil on top of cheese.
  • Place the tomato slices on top.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and then drizzle with the olive oil.
  • Bake at 400°F for 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden.
  • Garnish with basil.
  • May be served hot or room temperature.

FRESH TOMATO TART



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Make and share this Fresh Tomato Tart recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spicyperspective

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, diced
1 egg
2 pints grape tomatoes, rinsed and dried
1/2 cup basil leaves, divided
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 cups sharp provolone cheese, grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375*.
  • In a food processor, combine the flour, cornstarch, one-fourth teaspoon salt and butter. Pulse the mixture until it is in very tiny bits.
  • Add one egg and pulse until a dough forms. This dough is rather tough but, it does come together nicely.
  • Gather the dough into a ball. Then press the dough in to the tart pan, covering every bit. (You could, roll the dough out to a 12-inch circle, if you want.) Crimp the edges, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Roughly chop 1/4 cup of the basil leaves. Stack and roll the other basil leaves and cut them into thin ribbons.
  • Mix the cheese, mayo, chopped basil, green onions and pepper in a bowl. Spread the mixture over the bottom of the tart shell.
  • Top with grape tomatoes and press them down. Bake for 35 minutes�until the crust edges are golden-brown and the cheese is bubbling up.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup sliced basil ribbons. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.2, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 84.3, Sodium 506, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 13.5

FRESH TOMATO TART



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Categories     Vegetable     Appetizer     Bake     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4-8 wedges

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 of 15 oz folded refrigiated unbaked piecrust. (1 crust)
1 cup shredded mozzarella 16oz.
4 Roma or regular tomatoes
3/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonaise
1/8 tsp ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Line 9"fluted tart pan with piecrust. Bake 450 oven for 5-7 min. until slightly dry. Do not prick. Remove crust from oven, sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cool in pan on wire rack. Reduce oven to 375 Cut tomatoes in wedges, drain on paper towels. Arrange over cheese in baked crust. In food processor combine basil & garlic. Process until coarsely chopped (or snip basil & coarsely chop garlic). In medium bowl, combine basil, garlic, remaining mozzarella, mayo, parmesan & pepper. spread over tomatoe wedges. Bake 375 for about 25 min until cheese is golden. Let stand 5 minutes befor cutting

FRESH TOMATO TART



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This is a great recipe for when your tomatoes are ripe in your garden! Sometimes you just want something other than a salad or a tomato sandwich.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Fruit Sides

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
3/4 c cold butter, cut into pieces
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c cold water
1/3 c dijon mustard
1 lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes (preferably home grown), thinly sliced
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
2 tsp dried oregano
2 Tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Position the knife blade in a food processor bowl; add flour and the next 3 ingredients. Process for 20 seconds or until crumbly. Add the cold water; process until the mixture forms a ball. Chill at least 30 minutes.
  • 2. Roll into a 12 inch circle on a floured surface. Place in a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom; trim off excess pastry along the edges. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly in the pan on a wire rack.
  • 3. Spread mustard over the bottom of the pastry; top with cheese. Arrange the tomato slices over the cheese, slightly overlapping the tomato slices.Sprinkle with garlic and oregano; drizzle with olive oil.
  • 4. Place the pan on a baking sheet. Bake, uncovered at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the sides of the pan before serving.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results. Heirloom tomatoes are a great choice.
  • If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the egg wash on the crust.
  • Be careful not to overcook the tart, or the crust will become dry and crumbly.
  • Let the tart cool slightly before slicing and serving.
  • Garnish the tart with fresh herbs, such as basil or thyme, for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Fresh tomato tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and juicy tomatoes, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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