Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry

This Bacon Goat Cheese Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry is perfect to serve when hosting friends and family, or if you need a quick and easy dinner. A frozen store-bought puff pastry topped with crispy bacon pieces, dollops of goat cheese, and sliced grape tomatoes, truly such a tasty dish!

Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry

After picking an abundance of fresh tomatoes from my mom's huge garden, I came home with a bag full of ripe tomatoes and I knew I needed to put them to good use. Sure, I could use them in a fresh green salad, but I wanted to come up with something fun!

That's how I stumbled upon this tomato tart recipe. I knew I had a puff pastry sheet on hand, so I got to cooking up the most gorgeous tomato tart. We had goat cheese and leftover bacon from our breakfast of bacon and cheesy egg muffins earlier that morning.

The light honey and olive oil base to this flaky pastry is one of my favorite parts. It's a base I have used on other puff pastry recipes in the past, and I think it truly makes the dish.

This buttery puff pastry dish is perfect for an easy appetizer, but you can also serve it for dinner or as a side dish! Be whisked away to the south of France for dinner tonight and make this lovely French-inspired dish.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

You'll love this easy tomato tart recipe! It's going to be your new favorite way to use up summer produce.

• This recipe is very easily adaptable! You can change the flavors and toppings and make this tart fit whatever you need.
• Tomato tart is a great way to use an over-abundance of summer tomatoes. Don't let that garden fresh goodness go to waste!
• You can use this as a fancy appetizer or an easy dinner. It is without a doubt one of my go-to recipes for so many different occasions.

Ingredients

Check your fridge and pantry for these simple ingredients and add anything missing to your list before you run to the grocery store:

• puff pastry sheets
• extra virgin olive oil
• honey or maple syrup
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• Italian seasoning or herbes de Provence
• chopped cooked bacon
• sliced grape tomatoes
• garlic and herb goat cheese

Substitutions and Variations

If you want more of a savory appetizer, just omit the honey and use the olive oil part of the base. It's still a great base for the puff pastry!

You can use so many different toppings on a tomato tart. These roasted tomatoes will add so much flavor. You can also use homemade pizza sauce and basil walnut pesto as toppings.

Not a fan of goat cheese? Gruyere cheese, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, blue cheese and even cream cheese would be great substitutes.

Add more protein to this dish by cutting up some baked chicken meatballs as a topping.

Take the bold flavors to the next level with fresh herbs like fresh basil and fresh thyme. For a tangy and sweet touch, you can add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar glaze.

You can get really adventurous and make homemade puff pastry! The flavor would be absolutely amazing, just keep in mind it will add on quite a bit of time.

How to Make a Tomato Tart with Puff Pastry

Here's how to make a tomato tart with puff pastry:

Allow the sheet of puff pastry to thaw ahead of time. Once it is thawed, unfold the dough and cut it in half with a pizza cutter or knife.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it well non-stick cooking spray.

Then, use a pizza cutter and score the edges of one half of the puff pastry about ¼-inch from the edge. If you do not have a pizza cutter, just use a small sharp knife to slice the edges of the flaky puff pastry crust.

Mix together olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper and seasoning in a small bowl. Then use a basting brush or pastry brush and spread the herb mixture over the puff pastry and inside the scored edges.

Add small spoonfuls of goat cheese onto the center of the puff pastry, along with bacon crumbles and sliced tomatoes.

Hot Tip: Make sure to put all of the toppings in a single layer on top of the puff pastry. You'll want the bottom of the pastry to crisp up and everything to evenly bake. Don't overload it with too many topping either!

Bake the tomato tart for 20-25 minutes at 350°F (177°C) until the edges are golden brown. Slice the puff pastry tomato tart into individual pieces and serve while warm!

What to Serve with Tomato Tart

If you're serving this tomato tart as an appetizer or side dish, there are plenty of wonderful main courses would pair well.

Creamy lemon chicken and shrimp risotto would make a tasty meal alongside tomato tart.

When serving this tomato tart as an appetizer, whipped feta dip or Caprese dip would be delicious with this! Additionally, these grilled shrimp skewers are a great option.

How to Store Leftover Tomato Tart

Allow leftover tart to cool to room temperature and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within three days.

Freeze leftovers in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. To reheat, place in the oven at 350°F (177°C) until warm.

Tips for Success

Here are some tips and tricks for making the best tomato tart:

• If your puff pastry sheet is difficult to work with, place it on a lightly floured surface and then roll it out with a rolling pin.
• Keep the cheese, tomato, and bacon towards the center of the puff pastry. The puff pastry edge will get fluffy and keep all of the toppings on well!
• For an extra pretty presentation, add some egg wash around the edge of the savory tart before baking. It will make a pretty golden brown color!

FAQ

More Tomato Recipes

• Corn and Tomato Salad
• Tomato Zucchini Risotto
• Bruschetta Pizza
• Tomato Bruschetta

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