Fresh Tomato Basil Tart Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomato Basil Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup whole wheat flour; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cold butter; 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water; 4 plum tomatoes; 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
4 plum tomatoes
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

1
In a large bowl, combine the flours; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Transfer pastry to pan; trim even with edge. Bake at 350u00b0 for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, thinly slice the tomatoes; place on paper towels to drain.
3
Sprinkle 2 cups cheese into the crust; top with basil. Set three tomato slices aside; arrange remaining slices in a slightly overlapping pattern around edge of tart. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle remaining cheese in center of tart; top with reserved tomato slices.
4
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crust is crispy and cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup whole wheat flour, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cold butter, 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tomato Basil 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.

Fresh Tomato Basil Tart

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