French Bistro Tart Recipe

Name: French Bistro Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups flour; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch sugar; 1 cup butter, plus; 2 tablespoons butter (cold); ½ cup shortening (Crisco or vegetable lard); 5 tablespoons cold water; 1 cup plum tomatoes or 1 cup roma tomato, chopped; ½ cup fresh basil, minced; ¼ cup fresh thyme, minced; 1 cup goat cheese or 1 cup feta cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese, crumbled; plum tomato, sliced (for garnish); black olives, sliced (for garnish); 8 teaspoons olive oil

Servings: persons

3 cups flour
1 pinch salt
1 pinch sugar
1 cup butter, plus
2 tablespoons butter (cold)
½ cup shortening (Crisco or vegetable lard)
5 tablespoons cold water
1 cup plum tomatoes or 1 cup roma tomato, chopped
½ cup fresh basil, minced
¼ cup fresh thyme, minced
1 cup goat cheese or 1 cup feta cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese, crumbled
plum tomato, sliced (for garnish)
black olives, sliced (for garnish)
8 teaspoons olive oil

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["To make pate brisee: Combine flour, salt and sugar in a medium bowl.", "Cut in butter and shortening until mixture is in very small crumbs; add cold water and mix until all the ingredients are moistened.", "Form into a ball, cover and chill for 30 minutes.", "Preheat oven to 375F; roll out dough to 1/8"" thickness on lightly floured surface.", "Cut into 3"" rounds, prick evenly with a fork and bake on a baking sheet until lightly golden.", "To assemble: Top baked dough rounds with chopped tomatoes, basil, thyme and cheese; garnish with sliced tomatoes and black olives.", "Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil and return to oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.", "Serve on a chilled plate dressed with a lettuce leaf drizzled with a little balsamic vinaigrette."]

1081

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups flour, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch sugar, 1 cup butter, plus, and more.

Yes, French Bistro Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

French Bistro Tart

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