Tomato-Goat Cheese Tart With Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Tomato-Goat Cheese Tart With Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cheesecloth or coffee filter; 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese; Vegetable cooking spray; 1 3/4 cups finely crushed buttery round crackers (about 42 crackers); 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 3/4 pound assorted small tomatoes, halved; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 6 ounces goat cheese, softened; 6 green onions, sliced (about 1/2 cup); 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons lemon zest

Servings: persons

Cheesecloth or coffee filter
3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
Vegetable cooking spray
1 3/4 cups finely crushed buttery round crackers (about 42 crackers)
6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3/4 pound assorted small tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
6 ounces goat cheese, softened
6 green onions, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons lemon zest

1
Line a fine wire-mesh strainer with 3 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter. Place strainer over a bowl. Spoon ricotta into strainer. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours; discard any accumulated liquid.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Coat a 12- x 4-inch tart pan with cooking spray. Stir together crushed crackers, next 2 ingredients, and 1/2 tsp. pepper; press firmly on bottom and up sides of pan. Place on a baking sheet.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack 35 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, toss tomatoes with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and remaining 1/2 tsp. pepper in a bowl. Let stand 30 minutes.
5
Stir together goat cheese, next 3 ingredients, strained ricotta, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a bowl until smooth. Spoon gently into prepared crust, and spread to edges.
6
Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
7
Spoon tomatoes over warm tart, using a slotted spoon. Serve immediately with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette.

1288

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cheesecloth or coffee filter, 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, Vegetable cooking spray, 1 3/4 cups finely crushed buttery round crackers (about 42 crackers), and more.

Yes, Tomato-Goat Cheese Tart With Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tomato-Goat Cheese Tart With Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

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