Delicious Herbed Ricotta Tomato Tart Recipe with Roasted Garlic
If you’re seeking a dish that warms the heart while dazzling the palate, this Herbed Ricotta Tomato Tart with Roasted Garlic is perfect for you. This delightful tart combines creamy ricotta and fresh heirloom tomatoes, all enveloped in a flaky puff pastry. Topped with sweet roasted garlic and fragrant herbs, it transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Whether served as a light lunch, an appetizer for gatherings, or a centerpiece at family dinners, this recipe is sure to impress. It’s quick to prepare, easy to make ahead, and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. Perfect for any occasion, once you try this tart, it will undoubtedly become a cherished addition to your recipe repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 lb heirloom tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 head garlic (peeled and crushed)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (drained)
- 2 tbsp creme fraiche
- ¼ cup basil leaves (chiffonade)
- Flaky sea salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss heirloom tomatoes with olive oil, thyme, garlic, flaky sea salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes until soft.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry and fit it into a tart pan. Chill while preparing the filling.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, creme fraiche, basil, flaky sea salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once the tomatoes are roasted, layer them over the ricotta filling in the pastry shell.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg