Description
This Goat Cheese & Cherry Tomato Tart is a delightful savory pastry that combines a buttery homemade crust with a creamy goat cheese and cherry tomato topping. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer, it features a blend of tangy goat cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a smooth custard filling infused with whole-grain mustard and Herbes de Provence for an aromatic finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 125g butter, cubed
- 80ml (8cl) water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 log of goat cheese
- Cherry tomatoes (about a handful)
- 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 all-purpose flour and cubed butter. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Create a well in the center, gradually add the water, and mix until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to rest and firm up.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare it for baking the tart.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough evenly to fit your tart pan. Grease the tart pan and carefully transfer the dough, pressing it into the sides and bottom. Trim any excess dough from the edges.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and whole-grain mustard. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. This mixture will form the custard base of the tart.
- 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 goat cheese slices and halved cherry tomatoes on top of the custard layer. Finally, sprinkle Herbes de Provence evenly over the entire tart for added fragrance and flavor.
- Bake: Place the tart in 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 from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm or cold as a light meal or an elegant appetizer.
Notes
- The dough can be prepared up to a day ahead and kept refrigerated to save time.
- For added crunch, sprinkle some toasted pine nuts on top before baking.
- Substitute cherry tomatoes with sun-dried tomatoes for a richer flavor.
- Ensure the dough is well chilled before rolling to make it easier to handle and improve the tart’s flakiness.
- This tart pairs wonderfully with a fresh green salad and a chilled glass of white wine.
