Description
A delightful tart featuring flaky puff pastry, creamy Boursin cheese, and juicy ripe tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2-3 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 200g Boursin cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Score a border around the edges of the pastry, about 1 inch from the edge, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Spread the Boursin cheese evenly over the center of the pastry within the border.
- Arrange the sliced tomatoes on top of the cheese, season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Keep the puff pastry cold for maximum flakiness. This dish can also be served cold and is ideal for picnics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg