Description
A delightful rustic tart featuring juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy goat cheese encased in a flaky pie crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 2–3 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pre-made pie crust on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes on the crust, leaving a border around the edges.
- Layer the fresh basil leaves and crumbled goat cheese on top of the tomatoes.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the filling and season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the edges of the crust over the filling, pleating as necessary.
- Brush the crust with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added depth, consider drizzling a bit of pesto over the filling before folding the crust. It can be paired with a fresh salad or served as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg