Harvest tomatoes are at their peak of flavor and abundance at the end of the summer and into the early fall, making them the perfect ingredient for a variety of delicious dishes. If you're looking for a unique and flavorful way to enjoy this seasonal bounty, try making a harvest tomato tart. This savory tart features a flaky crust filled with a mixture of fresh tomatoes, herbs, and cheese, and can be served as a main course or a side dish. With so many variations on the classic recipe, you're sure to find a harvest tomato tart that will please everyone at your table.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CHEF JOHN'S TOMATO TART
One of these days Michele and I will travel to the south of France, where we'll eat this amazing tomato tart at least once a day. It's going to be hot, since we'll have to go in the middle of summer to enjoy best possible tomatoes, but that's fine, as long as there's chilled rosé. One layer of tomato is plenty, since more than that will make for an overly wet tart, which means your pastry will not stay crispy.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place 2 pieces of puff pastry onto a silicone-lined baking sheet. Press the short seam of 1 piece onto the other to form the rectangular base of the tart. Cut seams off the other 2 pieces of puff pastry and press them into the edges of the base to act as the border.
- Freeze dough until firm, about 10 minutes.
- Score border with a knife, making shallow cuts 1/4-inch apart. Press the bottom of a fork onto the seam in the middle and poke holes all over the base.
- Bake tart shell until lightly golden and partially puffed, about 10 minutes. Press down on the base using the bottom of a fork. Avoid pressing border. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Spread mustard over the inside of the tart. Arrange tomato slices into a single layer on top and cut a few slices in half to fill in the gaps. Season with salt and pepper. Generously sprinkle herbes de Provence on top. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and drizzle most of the olive oil on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is well browned and crispy, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature on the baking sheet or transfer to a wire rack using 2 spatulas. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the tart and sprinkle fresh oregano, parsley, and thyme on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 444.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
HARVEST TOMATO TART
Categories Tomato
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Roll pie crust out to be about 2 inches larger than your pan all around. Place in tart pan and let extra crust hang over the sides. In a small bowl, stir half the grated asiago into cottage (or ricotta) cheese; add black pepper and salt (if desired). Finely chop 15 of the basil leaves; stir into cheese mixture. Spread 1/2 of the basil-cheese mixture over the bottom of the crust; top with half the tomato slices, arragned in a circular pattern. Spread remaining basil-cheese mixture on top of tomatoes, and top with remaining tomatoes, again arranged in a circular pattern. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes, or just until the crust starts to turn golden. Sprinkle with reserved asiago cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is done.
SUMMER HARVEST TART
One of my favorite bakeries makes this scrumptious tart that uses fall and summer fruit, so I created my own version. I like to serve it warm with whipped cream or ice cream and with a cup of coffee on a cool autumn night. -Sarah Knoblock, Hyde Park, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg white and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Press onto bottom and up sides of an 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; place on a baking sheet., Bake 25-30 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on a wire rack. Increase oven setting to 375°., For filling, in a large bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add fruit and lemon juice; toss to combine. , For topping, in a small bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and spices until blended. Gradually beat in flour and oats., Add filling to crust; sprinkle with topping. Bake 45-50 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART
Heirloom tomatoes may seem flawed, but it's actually their uniformly red counterparts who are the genetic deviants of the tomato family. Decades ago, many businesses decided to prioritize cookie-cutter-like hybrid tomatoes, which grow year-round and can survive a long, bumpy journey. It left heirloom tomatoes on the wrong side of the deal. The varieties that remain have a shorter shelf life and are relegated to just a few months of summer, but they're sweeter with a more robust flavor. This tart celebrates juicy, vibrant tomatoes in a cheesy, herby, custard-filled, flaky crust, with each bite punctuated with pesto.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories brunch, dinner, pies and tarts, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Fit the rolled-out dough into a 9-inch tart pan, allowing the edges to rise about 1/4 inch above the rim of the pan. Prick the dough all over with a fork.
- Line the dough with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes until beginning to brown at the edges. Remove from the oven and carefully remove the foil and weights. Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
- Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Place in a colander to drain excess tomato liquid for 20 minutes.
- Spread 1/4 cup pesto in an even layer over the parbaked tart crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the pesto. Sprinkle the fresh basil and oregano over the cheese.
- In a medium bowl, prepare the custard: Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt and pepper until combined.
- Place the sliced tomatoes evenly over the cheese and herbs in overlapping concentric circles.
- Pour the custard evenly over the tomato slices. Swirl the pan to evenly distribute the liquid. Bake until the filling is set and won't jiggle when shaken, about 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. This tart can also be served at room temperature.
HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART
If heirloom tomatoes are not available you can use beefsteak or other flavorful tomatoes- you may need a few extra. Recipe from the San Francisco Chronicle.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to about a 12- by 15 rectangle. Place on the prepared pan and flip over a 1/2-inch border, using water to hold down the edges and then crimping with a fork.
- Whisk the egg white with 1 tablespoon water, and brush this over the edge of the tart. Prick the inside of the tart in several places with the fork. Par-bake until lightly browned and slightly cooked in the center, 12-15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes in half through the equator, then gently squeeze to remove seeds and excess liquid. Slice into 1/8 to 1/4 inch-thick slices.
- Spread the prepared crust evenly with the mustard, then layer the tomatoes on top in alternate colors, overlapping them by about 1/2 inch and arranging them tightly within the edges (they will shrink a bit). Season well with sea salt, then top with the shallot rings and thyme.
- Cook until the tomatoes are softened and the crust is cooked through in the center, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.1, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 150.5, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 3.5
HERBED TOMATO TARTS
Categories Fish Tomato Brunch Bake Quick & Easy Lunch Mozzarella Parmesan Rosemary Summer Thyme Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 2 tarts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll out pastry into a rectangle roughly 17 by 15 inches and trim edges to form a 16- by 14-inch rectangle. Halve pastry lengthwise, forming two 16- by 7-inch rectangles.
- Brush edges with water and fold in edges to form a 1/2-inch wide border on each rectangle. With tines of a fork press border to seal. Transfer rectangles to a large baking sheet.
- Divide anchovy paste between rectangle and spread in a very thin, even layer. Sprinkle each tart evenly with 1/2 cup mozzarella and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Arrange tomato slices in one layer on cheese. Scatter onion slices and herbs over tomatoes and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake tarts in upper third of oven 12 to 15 minutes, or until crust is golden. Tarts may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered loosely. Reheat tarts before serving. Serve tarts warm or at room temperature.
STUFFED PULL APART TOMATO TART
A mouth-watering tomato tart featuring Stella® Cheese that will take your meal from good to gourmet.
Provided by Stella Cheese
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Stella® Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Drain tomato slices on paper towels to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt.
- In the bowl of a small food processor, add olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of the dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of the dried basil, dried parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic, 1 tablespoon of Stella® Asiago Fresh Shredded Cheese and 1 tablespoon of Stella® Parmesan Shredded Cheese. Process until well blended.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup Stella® Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, 1/4 cup Stella® Asiago Fresh Shredded Cheese, 1/4 cup Stella® Parmesan Shredded Cheese, 1/4 teaspoon of the dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of the dried basil.
- On floured work surface, unfold each puff pastry sheet and roll into a 9-1/2 x 9-1/2 inch square. Using a 2-1/2 inch round biscuit cutter, cut 9 circles from each pastry sheet. Using a fork, prick pastry circles generously.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water. Spoon about a rounded tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the center of 9 of the pastry circles. Brush edges of pastry circles with the egg wash. Place remaining pastry circles over filling.
- Using a fork, crimp edges to seal. Place close together in 4 rows of 4 on prepared baking sheet; refrigerate 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from refrigerator and top each pastry with a slice of tomato. Brush lightly with some of the oil-cheese mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly. Top with chopped basil. Serve with remaining oil-cheese mixture for drizzling or dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 485.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
TOMATO TART
Provided by Jonathan Reynolds
Categories brunch, lunch, appetizer, main course
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and line the tart pan with it, pressing excess dough against the sides to make a thicker edge. Prick bottom and sides with a fork. Line with parchment paper, fill with pie weights or dried beans and bake for 20 minutes. Remove weights and parchment and bake another 7 or 8 minutes, until crust is golden brown. Let cool.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the onions are lightly browned.
- Spread the onions over bottom of the crust and dot with goat cheese. Arrange tomatoes on top in a mosaic pattern. Dot with the feta or Stilton and push olives into the top. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Preheat broiler. Cover the edge of the crust with foil to protect it from burning and broil until tart is lightly browned and bubbly, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature and garnish with basil.
Tips:
- Selecting the right tomatoes: Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results. Look for varieties that are known for their sweetness and low moisture content, such as Roma or San Marzano tomatoes.
- Preparing the tomatoes: Before using, core and slice the tomatoes thinly. This will help them cook evenly in the tart.
- Making the crust: Use a pre-made pie crust to save time. If you're making your own, be sure to chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help prevent it from shrinking in the oven.
- Assembling the tart: Layer the tomatoes, cheese, and herbs in the tart crust. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Baking the tart: Bake the tart in a preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the tomatoes are softened. This usually takes around 30-45 minutes.
- Serving the tart: Let the tart cool slightly before serving. You can serve it warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
This harvest tomato tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve, give this harvest tomato tart a try. You won't be disappointed!
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