Tomato Goat Cheese Tart (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pastry Base
01 -
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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2 teaspoons olive oil
→ Filling
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8 oz. Lifeway Farmer Cheese
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1/2 cup homemade basil pesto, divided
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Variety of tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick
→ Seasonings
07 -
Kosher salt
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Fresh cracked pepper
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Unfold puff pastry dough on a lightly floured surface. Gently pinch the seams together, then roll the dough slightly thinner into a rectangle.
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Score a crust around the edge of the puff pastry about an inch wide and brush this border with egg wash.
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Spread farmer cheese in an even layer across the puff pastry within the scored border.
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Drizzle half the pesto evenly over the cheese layer.
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Place sliced tomatoes on top, gently pressing them into the cheese, slightly overlapping them for complete coverage.
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Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil and season with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
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Bake tomato tart for 25-30 minutes or until the puff pastry crust is dark golden brown on the bottom and cooked through.
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Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining pesto before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing to help maintain its structure.
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For best results, use a variety of colorful heirloom tomatoes for visual appeal and flavor complexity.