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Tomato Tarts

Grab some gorgeous heirloom tomatoes and make these tarts before Summer's tomato season is over!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, French
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 Large Heirloom Tomatoes
  • 1 package Pillsbury Puff Pastry
  • 4 Shallots
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Tarts will bake for 15-20 minutes

  2. Lay puff pastry flat on cutting board. On another clean cutting board, slice tomatoes and find a drinking glass that has the same circumference as the tomato. Use the opening of the glass to cut circular shapes out of the dough. Place parchment paper on baking sheet and line dough onto sheets. 

  3. In a small bowl, scramble egg and add 1 tbsp of water to make the egg wash

  4. Turn pan to medium heat and add butter

  5. Add minced shallots and let cook for 3-4 minutes and add some salt and pepper

  6. Add minced garlic, Italian Seasoning and stir until all ingredients are incorporated and softened. About 1-2 minutes minute

  7. Turn off the heat and let sit until ready to assemble tarts

  8. Brush a little egg wash onto each tart round and then add about 1 Tablespoon of onion and garlic mixture

  9. On top of shallot mixture, add a sprinkle of gruyere cheese to each tart

  10. Place slice of tomato on the very top and add salt and pepper and place in oven to cook at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes