Fresh Summer Flavours in a Tomato Goat Cheese Tart
Appetizer · Lunchtime Meals · Paula Kane · Provencal Recipes · TasteMy summer in Provence is defined by fresh produce and sunny, warm days. In this simple tart I combine fresh, tasty tomatoes and local goat cheese. This one of my favourite savoury tarts when tomatoes are in season. It’s quite easy, served with a nice green salad and a glass of chilled rosé, it’s a lovely light lunch. Enjoy!
Fresh Tomato Goat Cheese Tart
This easy-to-make tart combines flavourful tomatoes and tangy goat cheese in a pretty shape.
Ingredients
Pastry:
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cold butter cut in cubes
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp Water
Filling:
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2-3 large ripe tomatoes sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 250 g goat cheese crumbled or sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional:
- 1 1/2 tbsp lavender honey
- basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- In a large mixing bowl, place flour and salt.
- Mix in butter by pinching between fingers until the texture becomes like coarse oatmeal.
- Make a well in the centre of the mixture and add the egg and water.
- Bring dough together, not over mixing.
- Wrap and place in refrigerator for 15 minutes to rest.
- Slice tomatoes and basil and set aside.
- Once dough is rested, roll out dough to 1/8 “ on a floured surface.
- Transfer to tart pan with removable bottom and trim off excess dough.
- If making a “galette” style tart, roll out dough to 1/8” in a large circle.
- Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Spread an even layer of mustard over the base of the tart.
- Allow to sit a few minutes to dry out.
- Arrange tomatoes over the mustard in a single layer, then drizzle with olive oil (and honey if using).
- Sprinkle over fresh herbs, salt and pepper.
- Layer goat cheese on top.
- If making a “galette”, gather the edges to envelope the contents.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until dough is baked and tomatoes are tender.
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