Tomato Tart with Parmesan Cream

inAmerican Recipes, Appetizer Recipes, Brunch Recipes, Holiday & Dinner Party Recipes, Italian Recipes, Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
  • YIELDS | 4 SERVINGS
  • PREP TIME | 20 MINS
  • COOK TIME | 20 MINS

This dish is a perfect blend of slightly sweet from the cream and a little bit salty from Parmesan. The sauce marries well with the acid from the tomatoes and the fresh herbs add a bright, fresh note. This is a beautiful dish to make for a brunch or to serve as an appetizer.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pound tomatoes, sliced, patted dry with paper towels
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cup Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, grated
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Basil or mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out sheet of puff pastry into a 12-inch square. Place the sheet on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake the puff pastry for five minutes and then remove from oven. It will be slightly puffed. Arrange tomatoes and pastry in rows, slightly overlapping, leaving at least 1 inch on each side.
  4. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and fresh black pepper. Bake 20 minutes, until edges are puffed and golden.
  5. While the tart bakes, in a small saucepan combine the whipping cream and minced garlic. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes, stirring a few times, until slightly thickened.
  6. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until smooth, then remove from heat.
  7. Drizzle the Parmesan cream mixture over the tart and sprinkle with a little more Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Garnish with basil or mint leaves.

Notes

If you prefer the edges a bit more browned, place under the broiler for a couple minutes but be careful to watch closely because the puff pastry can burn quite easily.