Best 14 Mozzarella Tomato Tartlets Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal? Look no further than mozzarella tomato tartlets! These delightful pastries combine the classic flavors of mozzarella cheese, juicy tomatoes, and flaky crust into one irresistible bite. They are perfect for gatherings, brunches, or as an elegant addition to your dinner menu.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOZZARELLA TOMATO TARTLETS



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Convenient frozen phyllo shells add to this impressive appetizer's easy preparation. Although I make them year-round, they're especially tasty with garden-fresh tomatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups seeded chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Pepper to taste
24 frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
6 pitted ripe olives, quartered
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes; cook until liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat; stir in the mozzarella cheese, basil and pepper. , Spoon 1 teaspoonful into each tart shell. Top each with an olive piece; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 5-8 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA TART



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch-thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 round pie dough (homemade or store-bought)
1 large egg, beaten with a splash of water for egg wash
6 ounces packaged shredded mozzarella
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
Flaky salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Lay the tomatoes out on a paper towel and sprinkle with a few pinches kosher salt so that some moisture drains out of them.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment and place the round of pie dough on top (if using homemade dough, roll it out into a round that is 11- to 12-inches in diameter).
  • Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash, then sprinkle with the mozzarella, garlic and fresh basil. Top with the tomatoes. Fold over the edges and pleat. Brush the outside edges with the egg wash and sprinkle with flaky salt and pepper.
  • Bake the galette until the edges are golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Finish with more basil and enjoy!

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA TARTS



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Tomato and Mozzarella Tarts with basil are a perfect snack for a party

Provided by Paula Deen

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

for dusting all purpose flour
1 frozen thawed (from a 17 1/2 oz package) puff pastry sheet
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 large thinly sliced plum tomato
8 to 9 leaves fresh basil
3 oz very thinly sliced, about 8 or 9 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, unfold the pastry. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 8 or 9 rounds; place rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Prick the pastry rounds all over with a fork. Sprinkle each with about 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan. Bake rounds for 5 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Top each tart with a slice of tomato, basil leaf and mozzarella slice. Bake for 10 minutes or until puffed and golden. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

TOMATO AND CHEDDAR TARTLETS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 tartlets

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 14-ounce box refrigerated rolled pie crusts (2 pie rounds)
24 cherry tomatoes, halved crosswise
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 heaping cup grated extra-sharp aged white Cheddar
Small fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Unroll 1 pie dough into a round. Arrange three 4 1/4-inch nonstick tartlet pans on the dough and use a paring knife to cut a circle of dough around each that is about 1/2 inch larger than the pan; these don't have to be perfect, but you want to make sure you cut enough excess dough to fill the pan and up the sides. Press the dough evenly into each pan; if any excess dough goes over the top, simply use the top edge of the tartlet pan to cut it away. Use a fork to dock the bottom of the pie crusts. Repeat this process with 3 more tartlet pans and the remaining pie dough. Place the 6 tartlet pans on a baking sheet and put in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper. Let the tomatoes sit for 10 to 15 minutes for the flavors to combine.
  • Bake the crusts until the dough is cooked part of the way through without any color and bubbles form on the bottom and sides, about 6 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • To each tartlet, add about 3 tablespoons of grated Cheddar and spread evenly over the bottom. Top the cheese in each with 8 tomato halves cut-side up, making sure to get some garlic with each tomato. Bake until the crusts are golden brown, the cheese is bubbling and the tomatoes are softened but have not burst, about 30 minutes. Let cool until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the tartlets from the tart pans and garnish with small basil leaves.
  • These tartlets can be stored in the refrigerator after they have cooled completely and reheated in the oven the next day for great leftovers!

TOMATO AND TAPENADE TARTLETS



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Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     Olive     Tomato     Appetizer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Mozzarella     Basil     Summer     Party     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 17.3-ounce package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
1/2 cup (about) green- or black-olive tapenade*
5 to 6 ripe medium tomatoes, preferably assorted colors, cut into 1/4-inch slices
12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
18 small fresh basil leaves
6 green or black olives, pitted, sliced
A thick paste or spread made from brine-cured olives, capers, anchovies, and various seasonings; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Italian markets.

Steps:

  • Position racks in top third and bottom third of oven. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Working with 1 pastry sheet at a time, roll out on floured surface to 13-inch square. Using 6-inch-diameter plate, cut out 4 rounds from 1 sheet and 2 rounds from second sheet (reserve remaining pastry for another use). Transfer 3 rounds to each baking sheet. Pierce each round with fork. Top rounds with another sheet of parchment. Place another baking sheet atop parchment on each sheet.
  • Place 1 baking sheet stack on each rack in oven and bake 10 minutes. Rotate baking sheets and bake until rounds are golden, about 10 minutes longer. Using oven mitts, carefully remove top baking sheets and top sheets of parchment. Continue baking pastries until deep golden, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer sheets to rack to cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450°F. Spread generous tablespoon tapenade over each pastry round, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Alternate 4 tomato slices with 4 mozzarella slices atop each pastry in pinwheel pattern. Bake just until cheese begins to melt, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Arrange a few basil leaves and olive slices atop each tartlet and serve immediately.

TOMATO TART



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A tomato tart, layered with roasted garlic and fontina cheese, is a perfect way to use the garden's bounty.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Tomato Tart
2 ounces Italian fontina cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1 1/2 pounds firm but ripe tomatoes (4 medium), cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap to enclose garlic in foil, and place on a small baking sheet. Bake until soft and golden brown and the tip of a knife easily pierces the flesh, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside. Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees. When garlic is cool enough to handle, using either your hands or the dull end of a large knife, squeeze the cloves out of their skins and into a small bowl; mash with a fork, and set aside. Discard the papery skins.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 1/8-inch-thick circle, about 12 inches in diameter. With a dry pastry brush, brush off the excess flour; roll the dough around the rolling pin, and lift it over a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Line the pan with the dough, pressing it into the corners. Trim the dough so that it is flush with the edges; transfer to the refrigerator to chill, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread roasted garlic evenly on the chilled crust. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Arrange the tomatoes on top of the cheese, in an overlapping circular pattern. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Transfer to oven. Reduce temperature to 400 degrees. and bake until crust is golden and tomatoes are soft but still retain their shape, 45 to 55 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool for 20 minutes, and serve warm.

TOMATO & MOZZARELLA TART WITH ROAST PEPPER PESTO



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A simple and colourful tart - great for enjoying with friends

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Buffet, Canapes, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

375g pack ready-rolled puff pastry
85g coarsley grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)
450g jar whole roasted red pepper (we used Karyatis)
olive oil for drizzling (basil oil is good)
4-5 medium-large ripe tomatoes
2 x 125g packs mozzarella balls, drained
basil leaves for scattering

Steps:

  • Put a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to fan 200C/conventional 220C/gas 7. (Heating the sheet helps cook the pastry base.) Use the pastry to line a shallow rectangular tin about 20 x 30cm. Prick the base lightly with a fork.
  • Scatter the Parmesan over the pastry base. Drain the peppers and pat dry on paper towels. (If the peppers are in oil, don't worry about this part.) Lay the whole peppers widthways across the pastry base. If the peppers aren't in oil, brush a little over them and the pastry, then season. Bake for about 15 minutes until the pastry is puffy and golden.
  • Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella. Lay alternating, slightly overlapping lines of tomato and mozzarella over the peppers. Drizzle with oil, scatter with basil leaves and an extra grinding of black pepper, then serve while the pastry is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 2.54 milligram of sodium

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA TART



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From America's Test Kitchen. A recipe designed to render a crispy crust. They say: "Thawing the frozen puff pastry in the refrigerator overnight will help prevent cracking while unfolding it. Be sure to use a low-moisture supermarket mozzarella sold in block form, not fresh water-packed mozzarella. If you prefer to do some advanced preparation, the tart shell can be prebaked through step 1, cooled to room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, and kept at room temperature for up to two days before being topped and baked with the mozzarella and tomatoes. "

Provided by SweetSueAl

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

unbleached all-purpose flour, for work surface
1 1/8 lbs puff pastry, thawed in box in refrigerator overnight
1 large egg, beaten
2 ounces grated parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)
1 lb plum tomato, cored and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 3 to 4 medium)
table salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
ground black pepper
8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Brush egg along one edge of one sheet of puff pastry. Overlap with second sheet of dough by 1 inch and press to seal pieces together.
  • With rolling pin, smooth out seam. Dough should measure about 18 by 9 inches. Use pizza wheel or knife to trim edges straight.
  • With pizza wheel or knife, cut 1-inch strip from long side of dough. Cut another 1-inch strip from same side.
  • Cut 1-inch strip from short side of dough. Cut another 1-inch strip from same side. Transfer pieces of dough to parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with egg.
  • Gently press long strips of dough onto each long edge of dough and brush with egg. Gently press short strips of dough onto each short edge and brush with egg.
  • With pizza wheel or knife, trim excess dough from corners.
  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over shell; using fork, uniformly and thoroughly poke holes in shell.
  • Bake 13 to 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees; continue to bake until golden brown and crisp, 13 to 15 minutes longer.
  • Transfer to wire rack; increase oven temperature to 425 degrees.
  • While shell bakes, place tomato slices in single layer on double layer paper towels and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt; let stand 30 minutes.
  • Place second double layer paper towels on top of tomatoes and press firmly to dry tomatoes.
  • Combine garlic, olive oil, and pinch each salt and pepper in small bowl; set aside.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over warm (or cool, if made ahead) baked shell. Shingle tomato slices widthwise on top of cheese (about 4 slices per row); brush tomatoes with garlic oil. Bake until shell is deep golden brown and cheese is melted, 15 to 17 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack 5 minutes, sprinkle with basil, slide onto cutting board or serving platter, cut into pieces, and serve.

MOZZARELLA APPETIZER TARTLETS



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These little cups are so easy to make, but it looks like you spent a lot of time in the kitchen. I find that when I serve them I can't keep up with the demand. They are eaten up so fast and everyone wants more.-Carolyn Borougerdi, Irving, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon minced garlic
12 slices white bread, crusts removed
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 slices

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine oil and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic and remaining Italian seasoning; set aside., Flatten bread with a rolling pin. Brush one side with oil mixture; place oil side down in muffin cups. Spoon cream cheese mixture into each; top with chopped tomato and a cheese slice., Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

TOMATO AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA TART



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A delicious tart made with puff pastry, smoke mozzarella and fresh tomatoes. This recipe came from the America's Test Kitchen newsletter.

Provided by ThreeGoodCooks

Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

unbleached all-purpose flour, for work surface
1 1/8 lbs frozen puff pastry, thawed in box in refrigerator overnight (Pepperidge Farm)
1 large egg, beaten
2 ounces grated parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)
1 lb plum tomato, cored and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 3 to 4 medium)
table salt
2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
ground black pepper
6 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, shredded (2 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, shredded

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 425°F
  • Dust work surface with flour and unfold both pieces puff pastry onto work surface. Following illustrations below, form 1 large sheet with border, using beaten egg as directed. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over shell; using fork, uniformly and thoroughly poke holes in shell. Bake 13 to 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F; continue to bake until golden brown and crisp, 13 to 15 minutes longer. Transfer to wire rack; increase oven temperature to 425°F
  • While shell bakes, place tomato slices in single layer on double layer paper towels and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt; let stand 30 minutes. Place second double layer paper towels on top of tomatoes and press firmly to dry tomatoes. Combine garlic, olive oil, and pinch each salt and pepper in small bowl; set aside.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over warm (or cool, if made ahead) baked shell. Shingle tomato slices widthwise on top of cheese (about 4 slices per row); brush tomatoes with garlic oil. Bake until shell is deep golden brown and cheese is melted, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool on wire rack 5 minutes, sprinkle with basil, slide onto cutting board or serving platter, cut into pieces, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.9, Fat 46.9, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 66, Sodium 549.9, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 17.9

MOZZARELLA, TOMATO & BLACK OLIVE TARTS



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Enjoy the big Mediterranean flavours of James Martin's tasty tarts

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

375g sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry
1 egg , beaten
4 tbsp black olive tapenade or pesto
4 vine-ripened tomatoes , sliced
2 x 150g mozzarella balls, drained and thickly sliced
drizzle of olive oil
sprigs of fresh thyme
handful of black olives (such as Karyatis kalamata olives)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Cut the pastry into 4 rounds with an 11cm (approx) cutter. Using a sharp knife, score a circle about 1cm in from the edge of each round.
  • Put the pastry rounds on a baking sheet, brush with egg and prick the bases with a fork. Spread each with tapenade or pesto, then arrange the sliced tomatoes on top and finish each with a couple of slices of mozzarella. Drizzle with a little olive oil, season and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
  • Bake for 15-20 mins until the pastry is golden and the base is cooked. Remove the tarts from the oven and transfer to plates. Top each tart with a few olives and serve with a rocket salad or top with a few rocket leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712 calories, Fat 51 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 2.79 milligram of sodium

HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART WITH PESTO AND MOZZARELLA



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In these last days of summer, I made this fresh and light summer tomato tart. I love it al fresco with wine. It's much nicer when you use variety of tomatoes like heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, mini Marzano, and pear tomatoes. If you grow your own tomatoes in your garden or got some from someone you know, this is perfect. Put them in!

Provided by lolalobato

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅔ cups sifted all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons cold butter, diced
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup pesto, or as needed
1 (8 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese
2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
1 pinch coarse sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Pour flour into a bowl and make a well in the center. Add butter, egg, water, salt, and sugar. Work the ingredients together with your fingertips until they resemble bread crumbs. Mix until smooth, pushing with the bottom of your palm to form dough into a ball. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  • Roll dough out into a large round on a floured work surface. Roll up dough over the rolling pin to transfer it to a tart pan with a detachable bottom. Drape dough over the tart pan; press over the bottom and against the edges. Trim the edges. Chill the crust for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. Line with waxed paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until partially cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the weights and waxed paper. Continue baking for 5 minutes. Let cool. Leave the oven on.
  • Spread a thin layer of pesto over the crust. Break mozzarella into pieces over the pesto. Cover with tomatoes.
  • Return tart to the oven; bake until tomatoes are tender and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Season with sea salt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 78.1 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 840.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

TOMATO TART WITH FRESH MOZZARELLA AND ANCHOVIES



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This rectangular tart is like a pizza but easier. Instead of a yeast dough, the base is a crisp pastry made with olive oil. The recipe makes enough dough for 2 tarts.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, pizza and calzones, appetizer, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups/250 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning tomatoes
1/4 cup/59 milliliters extra-virgin oil, plus 2 tablespoons and a little more to grease the pan
1 egg, beaten
1 large garlic clove, grated
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 large tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick and blotted
Ground black pepper
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
A few pitted niçoise olives, optional
A few capers, optional
8 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry

Steps:

  • Make the dough: Put flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl. Drizzle in 1/4 cup oil, egg and 1/4 cup cold water, then mix quickly with hands to make a soft dough. If dough seems dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Form dough into a rough rectangle, wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a flour-dusted surface, divide dough in half. Roll out one piece to a rectangle approximately 9 by 12 inches (reserve other piece for future use, or to make a second tart).
  • Stir 2 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic together in a small bowl. Put rolled dough on lightly greased baking sheet. Drizzle surface of dough with garlic oil. Scatter onion slices over dough. Arrange tomato slices over dough in one layer without crowding, then season with salt and pepper. Top tomatoes with torn mozzarella slices in one layer. Tuck olives and capers here and there, if using. Drape top of tart with intermittently placed anchovy fillets.
  • Bake for 6 minutes on bottom shelf of oven, then transfer to top shelf and bake for another 6 minutes or until nicely browned. Let cool slightly, then cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 427, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAVORY TOMATO TARTLETS



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These tartlets are rich, sweet, and savory.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes six 4-inch tarlets

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ounces fontina or Gruyere cheese
1 standard package (17 1/4 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
All-purpose flour for rolling out dough
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons roughly chopped herbs, such as thyme, oregano or marjoram
5 dozen dried-cherry or 32 plum-tomato halves (See Oven-Dried Tomatoes recipe)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Have ready six four-inch fluted tartlet pans with nonremovable bottoms. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the cheese into a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Place 1 sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Without rolling out the dough, cut out 4 circles. Transfer the circles to the prepared baking sheet. From the second sheet of puff pastry, cut out 2 more circles; transfer these to the baking sheet. Cover the dough with plastic, and transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator to chill.
  • Arrange the tartlet pans on a clean work surface. Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil into the bottom of each pan. Sprinkle half of the chopped herbs in an even layer over the oil. Arrange the dried tomatoes on top of the herbs, evenly covering the bottoms. Sprinkle with the reserved grated cheese and the remaining herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 teaspoon water. Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator. Center the rounds over the tomato filling in pans. Brush rounds with egg wash. Transfer tartlet pans to the freezer, and chill 15 minutes.
  • Remove the tartlet pans from the freezer, and transfer to the baking sheet. Bake until pastry is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack until pans are cool enough to handle.
  • Using your fingers, gently unstick crusts from rims as needed. Turn out each tartlet onto a plate, tapping to loosen any tomatoes. Serve tartlets warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • For the perfect crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour and almond flour. This will give the tartlets a crispy texture while keeping them gluten-free.
  • When making the filling, use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes, but be sure to drain them well before using.
  • To prevent the filling from becoming watery, sprinkle a little cornstarch over the tomatoes before baking. This will help to absorb any excess moisture.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese. Mozzarella is a classic choice, but you could also use cheddar, Parmesan, or goat cheese.
  • If you don't have a tart pan, you can use a muffin tin instead. Just be sure to grease the muffin cups well before filling them with the dough and filling.

Conclusion:

Mozzarella tomato tartlets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. With a crispy crust, flavorful filling, and melted cheese, these tartlets are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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