Olive and Tomato Checkerboards Recipe

Name: Olive and Tomato Checkerboards
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper, to taste; 90g butter; 1 cup plain flour; 1 cup grated mature cheese Target 2 For $5.00 thru 02/06; 125g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 16 black olives, pitted and halved; fresh herbs to garnish

Servings: persons

16 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
90g butter
1 cup plain flour
1 cup grated mature cheese Target 2 For $5.00 thru 02/06
125g block PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
16 black olives, pitted and halved
fresh herbs to garnish

1
Combine tomatoes with oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl; mix well.
2
Place tomatoes in a single layer on baking tray and bake at 160C for 20 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly shrivelled and soft.
3
Place butter and flour in food processor and process until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4
Add cheese and process until the dough forms a ball.
5
Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until firm.
6
Roll out the pastry between two pieces of baking paper to 7mm thickness.
7
Cut into 5 cm squares; chill until firm.
8
Place on greased baking trays and bake at 180C for 15 minutes or until crisp and golden.
9
Combine Philly* and cayenne pepper.
10
Spread biscuits with Philly* mixture, then top each biscuit with two tomatoes and two olives.
11
Garnish with herbs and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Olive and Tomato Checkerboards falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Olive and Tomato Checkerboards

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