Heirloom Tomato Tart With Pesto And Mozzarella Recipes

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SUNNY'S HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND PESTO TART



Sunny's Heirloom Tomato and Pesto Tart image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 premade pie crusts, store bought or homemade
Nonstick baking spray
3 to 4 heirloom tomatoes in various colors, sliced 1/4-inch thin
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch parsley (1 lightly packed cup)
1 bunch basil (1 lightly packed cup)
10 sprigs thyme, leaves stripped
3 to 4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup almond slivers
Zest of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Set the crusts. Unroll and press the pie crusts into two 9-inch tart pans. If using rectangular pans, just trim one-third of each crust and press the pieces together to fit. Then, use your pointer finger to press the dough into the sides of the tart pan. Use a knife to remove the excess crust along the top edges and discard the scraps. Using a fork, prick the bottom of the crust a few times to allow for venting (maybe 3 pricks per quadrant). Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Prebake the crusts. Spray the shiny side of 2 pieces of aluminum foil with a bit
  • of nonstick spray and press into the tart shells, sprayed side down. Fill with dried beans or pie weights and bake until the edges are golden and the sides are set, about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and beans and bake another 10 to 12 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  • Make the pesto. Blend the parsley, basil, thyme, garlic, Parmesan, almonds,
  • lemon zest, and lemon juice in a food processor until the ingredients resemble a rough paste. Taste the pesto and season with salt and pepper, if needed. To finish, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the feed tube while blending.
  • Assemble and bake the tarts. Divide the pesto equally and, using a rubber spatula, evenly spread it over the bottom of each prepared crust. Starting around the outer edges, place the tomatoes over the pesto, overlapping each slice slightly as you move around the tart pan. Then make a smaller circle of overlapping slices within the starter ring. Continue until the entire pan is covered in circles of tomato slices. Repeat for the second tart. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top of each tart and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the tomatoes appear roasted in texture and the edges of the crust are golden brown. If the dough browns too quickly, tent the edges with foil.
  • Garnish the tarts and serve. Remove the tarts from their rings and sprinkle Parmesan on top. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART



Heirloom Tomato Tart image

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For black pepper parmesan pastry
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
For filling
3/4 lb fresh mozzarella (not unsalted), very thinly sliced
1/2 cuppesto
2 lb mixed heirloom tomatoes, sliced 3/4 inch thick
Special Equipment
pie weights or raw rice

Steps:

  • Make pastry:
  • Blend together flour, butter, shortening, parmesan, pepper, and salt in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size lumps. Drizzle 2 tablespoons ice water over and gently stir with a fork (or pulse in food processor) until incorporated.
  • Gently squeeze a small handful: If it doesn't hold together without falling apart, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) after each addition until incorporated, continuing to test. (Do not overwork dough, or it will become tough.)
  • Turn out dough onto a work surface and divide into 2 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather both portions of dough into 1 ball, then pat into a disk. Chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch round and fit into a 9-inch round tart pan with a removable rim. Roll rolling pin over top of pan to trim dough flush with rim. Lightly prick tart shell all over with a fork.
  • Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights or rice. Bake in middle of oven 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and bake until golden, about 15 minutes more. Cool in pan on a rack.
  • Fill tart shell:
  • Remove side of pan and slide shell onto a platter. Arrange one third of mozzarella in bottom of shell and drizzle with one third of pesto. Arrange one third of tomato slices, overlapping, on top of cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat layering twice.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART



Heirloom Tomato Tart image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce box), thawed
All-purpose flour, for rolling
1 1/4 pounds heirloom tomatoes (5 or 6 small tomatoes of various colors)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup fresh ricotta
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, grated
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
1/4 cup torn fresh mint

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll the puff pastry to a 14-by-11-inch rectangle on a lightly floured work surface. Trim any rough edges. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. With a paring knife or pizza cutter, lightly score a 1-inch border around the edges, taking care not to cut all the way through. Prick the center all over with a fork. Use the back of a paring knife to score diagonal ridges on the crust. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling and tomatoes.
  • Thinly slice the tomatoes (slightly less than 1/4 inch). Arrange the slices in a single layer on a double layer of paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Let drain 15 minutes.
  • For the filling, beat one of the eggs in a medium bowl. Add the ricotta, lemon zest, garlic and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  • Beat the remaining egg and brush over the pastry. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan inside the border. Then spread the ricotta filling inside the border. Pat the tomatoes dry and arrange in one layer over the filling and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake until the crust is puffed and deep golden brown and the ricotta is set under the tomatoes, about 25 minutes. Let cool on a rack at least 10 minutes.
  • Brush the tomatoes lightly with olive oil. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the entire tart, sprinkle with the mint and cut into squares.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART



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Heirloom tomatoes may seem flawed, but it's actually their uniformly red counterparts who are the genetic deviants of the tomato family. Decades ago, many businesses decided to prioritize cookie-cutter-like hybrid tomatoes, which grow year-round and can survive a long, bumpy journey. It left heirloom tomatoes on the wrong side of the deal. The varieties that remain have a shorter shelf life and are relegated to just a few months of summer, but they're sweeter with a more robust flavor. This tart celebrates juicy, vibrant tomatoes in a cheesy, herby, custard-filled, flaky crust, with each bite punctuated with pesto.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     brunch, dinner, pies and tarts, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Dough for a 9-inch single crust pie, or use store-bought, rolled into an 11-inch round (see Note)
1 1/2 pounds ripe heirloom tomatoes (about 4 medium)
1/4 cup store-bought pesto
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella (about 3 ounces)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano
3 large eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Fit the rolled-out dough into a 9-inch tart pan, allowing the edges to rise about 1/4 inch above the rim of the pan. Prick the dough all over with a fork.
  • Line the dough with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes until beginning to brown at the edges. Remove from the oven and carefully remove the foil and weights. Increase the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Place in a colander to drain excess tomato liquid for 20 minutes.
  • Spread 1/4 cup pesto in an even layer over the parbaked tart crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the pesto. Sprinkle the fresh basil and oregano over the cheese.
  • In a medium bowl, prepare the custard: Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt and pepper until combined.
  • Place the sliced tomatoes evenly over the cheese and herbs in overlapping concentric circles.
  • Pour the custard evenly over the tomato slices. Swirl the pan to evenly distribute the liquid. Bake until the filling is set and won't jiggle when shaken, about 35 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. This tart can also be served at room temperature.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND BASIL TART



Heirloom Tomato and Basil Tart image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 39m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust (recommended: Pillsbury)
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts* see Cook's Note
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/2 to 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 medium (12 ounces) heirloom or 4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the crust: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the pie crust on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes until lightly golden. Cool for 20 minutes.
  • For the pesto: In a blender or food processor, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until finely chopped. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth and thick consistency. Add the Parmesan and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Using a spatula, spread the pesto over the cooled crust. Arrange the tomato slices on top of the pesto and garnish with the sliced basil. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Cut the tart into wedges and serve.

PUFF PASTRY HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART



Puff Pastry Heirloom Tomato Tart image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of a 17-ounce package), thawed
All-purpose flour, for dusting
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives,
plus more for topping
12 ounces assorted small heirloom tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Unfold the puff pastry onto a floured piece of parchment paper and roll out into a 9-by-11-inch rectangle. Score 1/2 inch in from the edge, all the way around, using a paring knife. Slide the pastry (on the parchment) onto a baking sheet. Poke the middle all over with a fork, then bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl and beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth; stir in the chives. Spread evenly over the cooled crust. Arrange the tomatoes on top; season with salt and pepper and top with more chives.

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