Description
A delightful Goat Cheese & Cherry Tomato Tart featuring a buttery homemade pastry base topped with creamy goat cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, and a savory custard filling. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer, this tart combines tangy and herbaceous flavors baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 125g butter, cubed
- 80ml (8cl) water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 log of goat cheese
- About a handful of cherry tomatoes
- 100ml (10cl) heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Herbes de Provence, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and cubed butter. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Create a well in the center, gradually add the water, and mix until the dough just comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow it to rest and firm up.
- Preheat the Oven: While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it is ready for baking the tart.
- Roll Out the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the chilled dough into a circle large enough to fit your greased tart pan. Carefully transfer the rolled dough into the pan, pressing gently to fit and trimming any excess from the edges.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and whole-grain mustard until smooth. Season the mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Assemble the Tart: Pour the cream mixture evenly over the tart base. Slice the goat cheese log into rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes. Arrange the cheese slices and tomato halves attractively on top of the tart. Sprinkle Herbes de Provence evenly over the surface for added aroma and flavor.
- Bake the Tart: Place the tart on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is set and slightly puffed.
- Serve: Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm or cold as a light meal or appetizer to enjoy the rich, creamy, and fresh flavors.
Notes
- For a flakier crust, use cold butter and avoid overworking the dough.
- You can substitute goat cheese with feta or ricotta for a different flavor.
- Adjust the Herbes de Provence amount to your preference; rosemary or thyme can be used instead.
- This tart can be served warm or cold, making it versatile for any occasion.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated or eaten cold.
