Lori Taylor is the Founder & CEO of The Produce Moms. For ten years she sold fresh produce to over 300 grocery stores throughout the United States, and today she is fully focused on working with the produce supply chain, media, and government to increase fresh produce access & consumption in the US and around the globe.
This Fresh Tomato Tart is a surprisingly easy and delicious recipe to create at home. Your guests will rave about the beauty of the tartlets and their mouth-watering taste. This is a great recipe for entertaining a crowd, and it comes together in a snap.
Ingredients Needed for Fresh Tomato Tart Recipe
– NatureSweet Constellation® Medley tomatoes, halved – feta cheese – you can also use goat or mozzarella slices if you prefer. – puff pastry sheet – Salt and pepper to taste – egg – fresh mint leaves – this can be substituted with basil as well.
Step 1: Prepare the Puff Pastry by letting it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Place the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside.
How to Make Tomato Tarts
Step 2: Unroll the pastry and slice into 15 squares with a side length of roughly 3 inches. Gently score a smaller square in the center of each pastry piece approx. 1/2 inch away from the edges (be careful not to cut through the pastry). Place the squares on top of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
How to Make Tomato Tarts
Step 2: Arrange 4-6 halved NatureSweet Constellation® Medley tomatoes, cut side up, close together in the center. Fill in any gaps with the crumbled feta.
How to Make Tomato Tarts
Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the tomatoes (you can use a small spoon or pastry brush to do this). Season with salt and pepper. Brush the edges of each pastry piece with the egg wash. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes then lower the temperature and continue baking for 15 more minutes.
How to Make Tomato Tarts
Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the tomatoes (you can use a small spoon or pastry brush to do this). Season with salt and pepper. Brush the edges of each pastry piece with the egg wash.
How to Make Tomato Tarts
Step 4: Bake in the oven for 10 minutes then lower the temperature and continue baking for 15 more minutes.
How to Make Tomato Tarts