MULTICOLORED TOMATO TARTLETS
This is what guests who come over to my house during tomato season are served: individual warm puff pastry tarts topped with basil, nutty Parmesan and jewel-like slices of tomato. When I want to go all out, I'll use one perfect slice for each tart, cutting them from different heirloom varieties; you can mix the unused tomato parts into a gorgeous salad. As long as you use all-butter pastry and good tomatoes, you can vary or skip the cheese and herbs. Or if you have some mascarpone left over from your baked stuffed tomatoes, a smear of it at the bottom of the crust makes a luxuriant cushion.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 or more tartlets
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Slice stem and bottom ends from tomatoes. Slice remaining tomato crosswise into rounds 1/2 inch thick. You will need 6 or more nice rounds (see Step 2). If you like, you can cut rounds from 6 different-colored tomatoes. (Use leftover tomato for another recipe.)
- Dust a flat surface with flour, and unfold pastry onto the surface. Cut pastry into circles about 1 inch wider than tomato slices. You will need at least 6 circles. (If your tomato slices are small and you can cut more than 6 circles out of the puff pastry, cut more rounds of both tomato and pastry. The important thing is that the pastry circles be close to an inch larger than the tomato slices.)
- Transfer pastry to baking sheet. Spread some mascarpone, if using, over each pastry circle. Sprinkle pastry with basil; top with a tomato slice. Pinch edges of pastry up around edges of tomato. Season tomato rounds with salt and pepper. Scatter Parmesan over rounds. Bake until pastry is puffed and golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 393, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 287 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to others. It was a waste of time and ingredients.
Osthir Asik
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The tartlets were a bit bland and the crust was too soft.
Praveen Jr
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my tartlets didn't turn out as expected. The crust was too thick and the filling was too runny.
Hicham Oukliche
[email protected]I made a few substitutions to the recipe and the tartlets still turned out great. I used a different type of cheese and I added some chopped spinach.
Roman Khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the tartlets turned out great. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tomatoes.
Me Man
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I actually really enjoyed these tartlets. The goat cheese and herbs balance out the flavor of the tomatoes perfectly.
Rana Wakeel
[email protected]These tartlets are the perfect size for an appetizer or a light lunch. They're also very filling, so a little goes a long way.
Jimmah
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The sweetness of the tomatoes pairs perfectly with the tangy goat cheese.
Daniel Misley
[email protected]These tartlets are so cute and colorful! They're perfect for a party or a special occasion.
Belen Tinajero
[email protected]I've made these tartlets several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great addition to any brunch or lunch menu.
Malik Hamza
[email protected]I made these tartlets for a picnic and they were a big hit. They're easy to transport and they hold up well at room temperature.
Maetsotsi Maetsotsi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had a bunch of tomatoes that were about to go bad, and this recipe was a perfect way to use them up.
Som Waiba
[email protected]I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly. It's hearty and satisfying, but it's also light and flavorful.
Jaykumar Lodh
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses a variety of tomatoes. It gives the tartlets a beautiful color and a complex flavor.
Kelva Garvin
[email protected]The tartlets turned out even better than I expected. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.
Md tazim Taj
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make it without any problems.
MOHD MOHDRATTAN2731
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and presentation.
Gh Hh
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was fantastic! The combination of colors and flavors was amazing.