Description
Delightful tomato tart with fresh herbs celebrates summer’s harvest from Italy’s rustic kitchens. Flaky pastry and ripe tomatoes meld together, creating a simple yet elegant dish you’ll savor with Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (preferably shortcrust, but any type will do)
- 2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup grated fontina cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grated gruyere cheese
- ¼ cup (57 g / 4 tbsps) butter
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¼ cup (60 ml) whole milk
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add thinly sliced onions, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until onions turn golden-brown and become incredibly soft.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Blend Fontina, Parmesan, and Gruyere cheeses in a bowl until thoroughly combined and creamy.
- Assemble Tart Base: Roll pie crust thin and transfer to a quarter sheet pan. Spread cheese mixture evenly across the crust, creating a uniform base. Layer caramelized onions over the cheese, then artfully arrange halved cherry tomatoes on top.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) with rack in the center. Whisk egg with milk and brush along the crust edges. Bake for 15-20 minutes until crust turns golden and cheese bubbles appealingly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove tart from oven and let rest briefly. Sprinkle freshly chopped basil leaves over the surface for a vibrant, aromatic touch before serving.
Notes
- Caramelize Carefully: Low and slow is the secret to transforming onions into sweet, golden perfection. Patience prevents burning and ensures a rich, deep flavor profile.
- Cheese Combination Matters: Blend Fontina, Parmesan, and Gruyere for a complex, creamy taste that melts beautifully and adds depth to the tart.
- Egg Wash Magic: Brushing the crust edges with egg and milk creates a gorgeous golden-brown finish that’s both visually appealing and adds a subtle richness.
- Fresh Finish: Sprinkle chopped basil just before serving to introduce a bright, fresh element that cuts through the tart’s richness and elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg