Cherry Tomato Tarts
Easy Cherry Tomato Tarts with roasted cherry tomatoes and herbed cream cheese on crispy puff pastry, finished with fresh basil leaves. It's one of the best appetizers for summer and is prepared very simply.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 13 oz ready-rolled all-butter puff pastry
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 egg yolks divided
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Handful fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Defrost the puff pastry to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the cherry tomatoes evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Roast the cherry tomatoes for 15 minutes, or until softened.
- Meanwhile, unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into four 5x7-inch (12 x 18 cm) rectangles. Gently fold the edges of each rectangle up about 1 inch (2.5 cm) and prick the center with a fork. Transfer each pastry rectangle to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the pastry sheets for 10 minutes, until lightly browned and puffed up. Remove the baking tray from the oven. Press down the center of each pastry with a spoon or fork, keeping the border raised high.
- Prepare the filling by combining the cream cheese, one egg yolk, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped chives in a bowl. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Divide the filling among the pastries and smooth it out with the back of a spoon. Top with the roasted cherry tomatoes and brush the borders of each pastry with the egg wash (whisked egg yolk). Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve immediately, topped with fresh basil leaves.
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Notes
Recipe Source: Delicious
Tips:
- Thaw the frozen ready-rolled puff pastry to room temperature before using.
- Prick the center of the puff pastry with a fork before baking. It helps to prevent it from puffing up too much in the middle.
- To make a creamy, smooth cheese filling, you should soften the cream cheese to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Brush the egg yolk on top of the puffs for a glistening appearance.
Nutrition
Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 679IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg