French Tomato & Mustard Tart, Delicious Summer Starter, Beautiful and Easy shack

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Emmental is a lower-fat alternative, while cheddar is more accessible.

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: whole grain mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Whole grain mustard adds texture while yellow mustard is more common.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Roll out the puff pastry and fit it into a tart pan, trimming the edges.

Spread a layer of Dijon mustard evenly over the pastry base.

Slice the tomatoes into thin rounds and arrange them over the mustard layer.

Sprinkle grated gruyère cheese over the tomatoes.

Drizzle olive oil over the tart and season with salt and black pepper.

Finely chop garlic and fresh thyme, then sprinkle over the top.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream, then pour the mixture over the tart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the tart is golden and set.

Let the tart cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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