TOMATO PESTO PUFF PASTRY TART RECIPE
Make this simple puff pastry tart with fresh tomatoes, pesto and feta cheese for a quick and tasty meal or serve as a side.
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet thawed if frozen, following manufacturers directions
- variety of fresh tomatoes sliced 1 large, 2 to 3 medium, and 6 to 8 cherry size tomatoes
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- feta cheese for sprinkling
- 1 egg + 1 teaspoon of water for egg wash optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice your tomatoes and place on paper towels to remove excess moisture. You can also sprinkle salt on the tomatoes to help release their juices.
- Roll out your puff pastry on a sheet pan covered in parchment paper.
- Fold over the edges to create a frame for your tart. Use a fork to prick the puff pastry just as you would a pie pastry.
- Spread a layer of basil pesto over the puff pastry, then arrange the tomato slices on top.
- Brush the edges of the puff pastry with an egg wash if you wish.
- Top with feta cheese crumbles, salt and pepper.