Cheese, Tomato & Pesto Tart
Easy
Using store-bought puff pastry, this is a very easy tart to throw together! So whether you’re planning a picnic, brunch or lunch, or perhaps a last minute visit, this delicious tart comes together with little effort, but it packs flavour! We’ve used 1 large juicy heirloom tomato in this recipe, often found in Polish stores, but you can use any ripe tomatoes you like.
PREP IN
10 MIN
COOK IN
20-25 MIN
SERVE
6-8
Cheese, Tomato & Pesto Tart
Easy
PREP IN
10 MIN
COOK IN
20-25 MIN
SERVE
6-8
Introduction
Using store-bought puff pastry, this is a very easy tart to throw together! So whether you’re planning a picnic, brunch or lunch, or perhaps a last minute visit, this delicious tart comes together with little effort, but it packs flavour! We’ve used 1 large juicy heirloom tomato in this recipe, o
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Ingredients
- 1 pkt puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- 2 generous tbsp cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- About 180g Glenstal sliced white cheddar
- About 180g Glenstal sliced red cheddar
- 1-4 large tomatoes, sliced
- 40g parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt & pepper
- 4-5 tsp pesto
- 8-10 small basil leaves
Method
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 220°C / 200°C fan assisted and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2. Roll out the puff pastry on the parchment paper, then using a sharp knife, score a border roughly 1.5cm thick.
- 3. In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and mustard, then spread this mixture onto the puff pastry within the borders.
- 4. Alternating between the white and red cheddar, lay the sliced cheese on top of the cream cheese mixture within the border.
- 5. Arrange the slices of tomato on top of the cheese, overlapping them slightly, then season with salt and pepper.
- 6. Sprinkle the grated parmesan over the tomato, then bake in the pre-heat oven until the puff pastry border has risen and is golden, about 20-25 minutes.
- 7. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for about 5 minutes, then drizzle over the pesto and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Cut into large squares or thinner slices with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Serve warm or cold.
