Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect tomato and tapenade tartlets. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will equip you with the essential knowledge and techniques to create these delectable treats that are sure to impress your family and friends. From selecting the ripest tomatoes and choosing the right type of tapenade to perfecting the pastry crust, we'll take you through every step of the process, ensuring success with each bake. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the delightful world of tomato and tapenade tartlets.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHERRY TOMATO AND TAPENADE TARTLETS
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper, or spray with cooking spray. 2. Toss cherry tomatoes with oil and herbes de Provence in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Set aside. 3. Cut puff pastry into six 3 1/2-inch rounds, and transfer rounds to prepared baking sheet. Prick rounds with fork. 4. Spread each puff pastry round with 1 tsp. tapenade, then 1 1/2 tsp. hummus. Top each tartlet with 8 cherry tomato halves. Bake tartlets 20 minutes, or until crusts are browned on bottom and edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories
TOMATO BASIL TARTLETS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Special equipment: a 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Using the tines of a fork, prick the pastry all over. Using a 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 16 rounds of pastry. Place the pastry rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Lay a piece of parchment paper on top of the pastry rounds. Place another baking sheet directly on top of the parchment paper to keep the pastry even while baking. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Remove the top baking sheet and the top piece of parchment paper.
- Spread 1 teaspoon of tapenade on each pastry round. Place about 1 tablespoon of cheese on top. Arrange 2 pieces of tomato on the cheese. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chopped basil on top.
- Transfer the tartlets to a platter and garnish with a pinch of fleur de sel.
TOMATO AND TAPENADE TARTLETS
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
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 BASIL TARTLETS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Special equipment: a 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Using the tines of a fork, prick the pastry all over. Using a 2 1/4-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 16 rounds of pastry. Place the pastry rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Lay a piece of parchment paper on top of the pastry rounds. Place another baking sheet directly on top of the parchment paper to keep the pastry even while baking. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Remove the top baking sheet and the top piece of parchment paper.
- Spread 1 teaspoon of tapenade on each pastry round. Place about 1 tablespoon of cheese on top. Arrange 2 pieces of tomato on the cheese. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chopped basil on top.
- Transfer the tartlets to a platter and garnish with a pinch of fleur de sel.
TOMATO AND TAPENADE TART
Using classic French black olive paste, this tart is a delicious way to start a dinner party. I've had a look, and there are quite a few recipes for homemade tapenade here on zaar,and it's available in the supermarket. So I'll leave it up to you, as to which one you prefer.
Provided by Rhiannon and Matt
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 220c (200c fan-forced).
- Place pastry sheets one on top of the other on your work surface (that you have dusted with the flour)and roll out to measure a 24cm x 34cm rectangle.
- Trim edges for neatness & score with a knife to create a 1.5cm border.
- Transfer to baking tray & spread tapenade over pastry.
- Arrange the tomatoes over the top & sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until pastry is puffed & golden.
- Remove from oven & scatter the Basil leaves on top.
- Slice & serve with a green salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.5, Fat 48.4, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 478.3, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 11.9
Tips:
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Choose a tapenade that you enjoy. There are many different types available, so you can find one that suits your taste.
- If you don't have time to make your own tapenade, you can use store-bought.
- You can use any type of cheese that you like for the filling. A good melting cheese, such as mozzarella or cheddar, is a good choice.
- If you want to make the tartlets ahead of time, you can assemble them and then bake them just before serving.
- These tartlets are also great for a picnic or potluck.
Conclusion:
These tomato and tapenade tartlets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple pastry dough, filled with a mixture of tomatoes, tapenade, and cheese, and then baked until golden brown. The tartlets are light and flaky, with a flavorful filling that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give these tomato and tapenade tartlets a try!
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