Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Puff Pastry Tomato Tart
- Thaw the puff pastry by placing one sheet in the refrigerator for about 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Boursin cheese by softening it at room temperature for 30 minutes or microwaving for 10-15 seconds.
- Wash and slice tomatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds and sprinkle with kosher salt, allowing them to sit for 20 minutes.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry to ⅛ inch thick and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, scoring a ¾-inch border around the edges.
- Spread the softened Boursin cheese in the center of the pastry within the scored border, add chopped basil, and layer the tomato slices.
- Chill the assembled tart in the freezer for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and season with black pepper.
- Mix egg yolk with water and a pinch of salt for the egg wash, applying it to the pastry border.
- Bake the tart for 10 minutes, then add remaining Boursin cheese and continue baking for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure to drain the tomatoes properly to avoid a soggy tart and keep the puff pastry cold until baking for the best texture.