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Tomato Ricotta Tart

This Tomato Ricotta Tart features a golden crust filled with creamy ricotta and juicy tomatoes, making it a perfect dish for brunch or casual dinners.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ¼ cup (156 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup (59 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons ice water
  • ¾ cup (185 g) part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup (12 g) chopped fresh basil, divided
  • ½ cup (66 g) gruyere cheese, shredded, divided
  • 1 pound (454 g) fresh tomatoes, seeded and cut into ¼-inch thick slices

Instructions

  • Combine flour, pine nuts, kosher salt, baking powder and black pepper in a food processor.
  • Mix olive oil and ice water, then add to the processor until dough forms.
  • Press dough into a 9-inch pie pan and bake at 450°F for 10 minutes.
  • Mix ricotta, egg, garlic, kosher salt, ¼ cup basil, and ¼ cup gruyere in a bowl.
  • Pour ricotta mixture into the crust and layer tomato slices on top.
  • Sprinkle remaining gruyere cheese on top and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes, garnish with basil, and serve.

Notes

Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for best flavor.
Let the tart cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 22
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 7
  • Cholesterol: 55