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Tomato Pesto and Goat Cheese Tart

Cultural Context

The Tomato Pesto and Goat Cheese Tart is a delightful fusion of flavors that showcases the vibrant produce of summer. This dish is rooted in Mediterranean cuisine, where fresh tomatoes and basil are staples. It has become popular in American kitchens, particularly for casual gatherings and potlucks, due to its ease of preparation and impressive presentation. Variations abound, with some opting for different cheeses or adding seasonal vegetables, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
readymade pastry
exotic tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
seasoning
11/2 cups cream
2 large free range eggs
cheese of your choice
grated pecorino or parmesan
fresh basil

goat cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

basil pesto

🥗Healthier: spinach pesto

💰Cheaper: store-bought pesto

Spinach pesto is lighter and often cheaper.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

1

Heat the oven to 180°C.

2

Slice your favourite exotic tomatoes in half and leave some of the small ones whole.

3

Pan-fry the tomatoes in 2 tablespoons olive oil with seasoning until they just start to colour.

4

Take 3 separate layers of Woolworths Phyllo Pastry and brush with melted butter.

5

Layer them on top of each other in a greased tray.

6

Fold up the edges to create a rim.

7

Whisk together 11/2 cups cream with 2 large beaten free range eggs and season.

8

Pour the mix into the pastry.

9

Arrange the fried tomatoes in the tray and dot with pieces of cheese of your choice.

10

Add some grated pecorino or parmesan on top.

11

Bake until puffed up, golden and set.

12

Serve with fresh basil.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

ovengreased tray

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheattree-nuts

Also Known As

Tomato TartPesto Tart

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