Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe

Name: Heirloom Tomato Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds large heirloom tomatoes; 1 cup packed basil leaves, plus extra for garnish; 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves; 1 cup low fat ricotta; 1/2 cup parmesan, grated; 2 eggs; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, grated or thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 3 tablespoons olive oil; crust for 11 inch tart

Servings: persons

3 1/2 pounds large heirloom tomatoes
1 cup packed basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
2 tablespoons tarragon leaves
1 cup low fat ricotta
1/2 cup parmesan, grated
2 eggs
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, grated or thinly sliced
1 tablespoon heavy cream
3 tablespoons olive oil
crust for 11 inch tart

1
Cut the tomatoes into 1/2 inch slices.
2
Sprinkle the slices with salt and leave to drain in a colander over a bowl for about 30 minutes. Remove and pat dry with a paper towel.
3
In a food processor or blender, put the basil, tarragon, ricotta, eggs, mozzarella, cream and parmesan and blend until smooth (it will look like guacamole)
4
Blind bake the crust for about 10 minutes in a tart pan with a removable bottom. Cool.
5
To assemble: Start with a layer of the cheese mixture, spreading a thin layer on the bottom of the tart crust.
6
Next, arrange a layer of tomatoes, then a layer of cheese mixture, then tomatoes, ending with a top layer of tomatoes.
7
Drizzle the top with a little olive oil.
8
Bake in a 350 degree oven until the mixture is set and cooked, about 40 minutes.
9
Cool, and garnish with basil.

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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: 3 1/2 pounds large heirloom tomatoes, 1 cup packed basil leaves, plus extra for garnish, 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves, 1 cup low fat ricotta, and more.

Yes, Heirloom Tomato 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.

Heirloom Tomato Tart

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