Zurie'S Tomato And Cream Cheese Tart Recipe

Name: Zurie'S Tomato And Cream Cheese Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces pastry dough (short or puff or the recipe given in the intro, you might need more or less); 4 ounces cream cheese (125 g); 1 pinch salt (to taste); 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped (spring onions); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon hot pepper, finely chopped (no seeds or ribs); 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cream; 1 egg; 32 plum tomatoes, small (see photo, amount is approx.); 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

8 ounces pastry dough (short or puff or the recipe given in the intro, you might need more or less)
4 ounces cream cheese (125 g)
1 pinch salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped (spring onions)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon hot pepper, finely chopped (no seeds or ribs)
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cream
1 egg
32 plum tomatoes, small (see photo, amount is approx.)
1/2 teaspoon sugar

1
Heat oven to 420 deg F/210 deg C (to start with).
2
Line a smallish oven dish with pastry, rolled out thinly. I used a rectangular dish. If you prefer, beat an extra egg and paint the pastry with egg, for a golden colour after baking.Keep pastry cold at all times, so put into fridge while you continue.
3
In a bowl, mix together everything except the small tomatoes. My cream cheese was very firm and cold still, so I used an electric beater for quite a while to get the mixture to be smooth.
4
Although fresh basil is plentiful, I felt that dried basil stood up better to oven heat than fresh basil.
5
Take the pastry-lined dish from fridge, and spoon in the cream cheese mixture.
6
Top neatly with the small tomatoes, and sprinkle over the 1/2 teaspoon sugar.
7
Bake in preheated oven for about 40 - 45 minutes, until some tomatoes start colouring, then wrinkle, and the cream cheese base puffs up. It will sink again as it cools.
8
Lovely side dish with fried chicken pieces.

310

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces pastry dough (short or puff or the recipe given in the intro, you might need more or less), 4 ounces cream cheese (125 g), 1 pinch salt (to taste), 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped (spring onions), and more.

Yes, Zurie'S Tomato And Cream Cheese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zurie'S Tomato And Cream Cheese Tart

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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