Rustic Heirloom Tomato Caprese TartRustic Heirloom Tomato Caprese Tart
Rustic Heirloom Tomato Caprese Tart
Rustic Heirloom Tomato Caprese Tart
Showcase juicy, ripe heirloom tomatoes in this easy tart made with a puff pastry crust. Fresh mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze complement the classic summer flavors
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Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
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Rustic Heirloom Tomato Caprese Tart
Prep Time18 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time10 Minutes
Ingredients
1/2 (17.3 oz.) box frozen puff pastry, thawed (1 sheet)
1 Fresh Thyme large egg
1 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. basil-infused olive oil (recipe in directions)
8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
3 heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
Fresh Thyme fine sea salt, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Balsamic glaze, optional
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF*. Unfold pastry and place on piece of parchment paper. Roll pastry into a 10x12-inch rectangle. Transfer pastry on parchment to a baking sheet. Using a pizza wheel or sharp knife, score a 1/2-inch border along pastry edge. Generously prick the pastry inside the border with a fork. 
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water. Brush pastry with egg mixture. 
  3. Bake pastry for 12 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven. Brush with 2 Tbsp. basil-infused olive oil. Add a layer of mozzarella cheese slices and fresh tomato slices. Return to oven and bake 5 minutes more or until the crust is golden brown.
  4. Season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired. Top with fresh basil leaves.
  5. Basil-Infused Olive Oil: In a blender, combine 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/2 tsp. minced garlic, and 1/2 cup Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil. Blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate any leftover oil for up to one week. Makes 1/2 cup.

* Grill It: Prepare charcoal or gas grill for indirect high heat cooking (400ºF). Roll pastry into a 10x12-inch rectangle on two layers of heavy duty foil. Continue with steps 1 and 2. Cook on grill, covered, for recommended baking times, following steps 3 and 4.

Nutritional Information

Each serving contains: 284 calories, 20 g fat, 7 gsaturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 43 mg cholesterol, 189 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 9 g protein. Daily values: 11% vitamin A, 8% vitamin C, 16% calcium, 6% iron."

18 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings

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Makes 8 servings
1/2 (17.3 oz.) box frozen puff pastry, thawed (1 sheet)
Dufour Pastry Kitchens Classic Puff Pastry
Dufour Pastry Kitchens Classic Puff Pastry - 14 Ounce
$12.49$0.89/oz
1 Fresh Thyme large egg
Fresh Thyme Organic Large Grade A Brown Eggs
Fresh Thyme Organic Large Grade A Brown Eggs - 1 Each
$4.99
1 Tbsp. water
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2 Tbsp. basil-infused olive oil (recipe in directions)
Fresh Thyme Organic Basil
Fresh Thyme Organic Basil - 0.75 Ounce
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$1.88 was $2.50$2.51/oz
8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Fresh Thyme Mozzarella Cheese Chunk
Fresh Thyme Mozzarella Cheese Chunk - 1 Pound
$6.99/lb$6.99/lb
3 heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
Heirloom Tomatoes
Heirloom Tomatoes - 0.8 Pound
$3.19 avg/ea$3.99/lb
Fresh Thyme fine sea salt, to taste
Fresh Thyme Fine Sea Salt
Fresh Thyme Fine Sea Salt - 26.5 Ounce
$2.79$0.11/oz
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Fresh Thyme Organic Ground Black Pepper
Fresh Thyme Organic Ground Black Pepper - 1.98 Ounce
$5.29$2.67/oz
Balsamic glaze, optional
Colavita Original Balsamic Glaze
Colavita Original Balsamic Glaze - 8.5 Ounce
$7.49$0.88/oz
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Fresh Thyme Organic Basil
Fresh Thyme Organic Basil - 0.75 Ounce
Sale
$1.88 was $2.50$2.51/oz

Nutritional Information

Each serving contains: 284 calories, 20 g fat, 7 gsaturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 43 mg cholesterol, 189 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 9 g protein. Daily values: 11% vitamin A, 8% vitamin C, 16% calcium, 6% iron."

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF*. Unfold pastry and place on piece of parchment paper. Roll pastry into a 10x12-inch rectangle. Transfer pastry on parchment to a baking sheet. Using a pizza wheel or sharp knife, score a 1/2-inch border along pastry edge. Generously prick the pastry inside the border with a fork. 
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water. Brush pastry with egg mixture. 
  3. Bake pastry for 12 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven. Brush with 2 Tbsp. basil-infused olive oil. Add a layer of mozzarella cheese slices and fresh tomato slices. Return to oven and bake 5 minutes more or until the crust is golden brown.
  4. Season with sea salt and black pepper, to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired. Top with fresh basil leaves.
  5. Basil-Infused Olive Oil: In a blender, combine 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/2 tsp. minced garlic, and 1/2 cup Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil. Blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate any leftover oil for up to one week. Makes 1/2 cup.

* Grill It: Prepare charcoal or gas grill for indirect high heat cooking (400ºF). Roll pastry into a 10x12-inch rectangle on two layers of heavy duty foil. Continue with steps 1 and 2. Cook on grill, covered, for recommended baking times, following steps 3 and 4.