Description
Michael Symon’s tomato tart celebrates summer’s freshest produce with a crisp, buttery crust and juicy heirloom tomatoes. Mediterranean flavors blend effortlessly, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of this rustic Italian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large ripe tomatoes
- 8 oz (250g) goat cheese, fresh or slightly aged, sliced into rounds
- 1 unbaked tart dough
- 1 ½ cups (210g) flour
- 4 ½ oz (125g) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into cubes
- 1 large egg
- 2–3 tbsps cold water
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps dijon or whole-grain mustard
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh herbs (thyme, chives, chervil, or tarragon)
- 1 ½ tbsps honey (optional)
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Mix flour and salt in a large bowl, then cut cold butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Liquid Integration: Whisk egg with ice water and create a well in the flour mixture, gently combining to form a cohesive dough, adding extra water if needed.
- Crust Formation: Roll out dough on a floured surface and carefully transfer to a baking sheet, pricking the bottom to prevent bubbling.
- Base Layer: Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard across the dough and allow to dry briefly.
- Tomato Arrangement: Layer thinly sliced tomatoes over the mustard, drizzling extra virgin olive oil and strategically placing goat cheese slices.
- Herb and Sweet Accents: Sprinkle fresh thyme or basil over the tart and lightly drizzle honey for complexity.
- Baking Process: Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) and bake for 25-35 minutes until the crust turns golden and tomatoes soften.
- Final Touches: If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes to achieve additional caramelization, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Keep butter extremely cold to achieve a flaky, tender crust that crumbles perfectly with each bite.
- Dough Hydration Technique: Add ice water gradually to prevent over-moistening, ensuring the perfect dough consistency that’s neither too dry nor sticky.
- Mustard Magic Layer: The Dijon mustard base creates a protective barrier, preventing the crust from becoming soggy and adding a subtle tangy depth to the tart.
- Herb and Cheese Balancing: Distribute goat cheese and fresh herbs evenly to guarantee a harmonious flavor profile in every single slice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg