Puff Pastry Tomato Basil Tart

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A super duper simple appetizer or dinner that is bursting with summer flavors! Turn a simple store-bought dough into this elegant puff pastry tomato basil tart.

A light puff pastry crust, balsamic and olive oil drizzle, fresh grated parmesan cheese topped with shallots and fresh heirloom and cherry tomatoes. Slice this tart and serve as a delicious appetizer or make it a main course and serve with a salad or a dessert. 

One of our favorite things about summer is our tomato garden!! There really is nothing like fresh tomatoes off the vine. If you ever get a chance to grow your own, even if it’s on a patio garden at your apartment, do it! Every summer our garden makes so many tomatoes that we have to find creative ways to use them so they don’t go bad. Heirloom tomatoes are not only perfect for this tart but also great to make restaurant-style salsa or roasted tomato basil soup.  And if you have some cherry tomatoes on hand, we love to throw the smaller tomatoes in dishes like fresh corn cold pasta salad and roasted tomato artichoke dip. 

You may have everything you need for this tart in your kitchen. All you’ll need a frozen puff pastry, some herbs, cheese and tomatoes to whip together this tart in just less than 30 minutes! If you’re on a time crunch or just looking for a super simple and delicious week-night dinner, this one’s for you!! 

Puff Pastry Tomato Basil Tart

Thaw and roll out your dough….

Start by flowering a sheet of parchment paper and rolling out your thawed puff pastry dough into a large rectangle. You want to make sure the puff pastry dough has thawed according to package instruction. Set the dough aside while you prep your tart toppings. 

Add the toppings…

Next, you’ll want to prep all your toppings. After you slice your tomatoes, press the slices with a dry paper towel to remove any excess juices. After you have sliced your tomatoes, slice one shallot and get out the rest of your toppings to assemble. 

Start by drizzling olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the puff pastry crust and brush around the surface, leaving about a 1 inch bare on the edges for your crust. Next, sprinkle seasonings and grated parmesan. Lastly, lay down one layer of tomatoes, next sprinkle shallot slices and some more parmesan and then another layer of tomatoes. 

Before you place in the tart the oven…

Fold the bare crust edges oven the sides to meet the edge of the tomatoes. Brush the pastry edges with an egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Place in the oven and cook for about 20-25 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown on the edges. 

Once your tart is done, let it cool for a 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving. Top with more parmesan and fresh basil if you choose!! ENJOY!!

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