Heirloom Tomato Tart
Heirloom Tomato Tart is delicious, and also a beautiful work of art! It's perfect to serve as an appetizer at parties, or at summer gatherings as a vegetarian entree.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 cups buttery cracker crumbs ((finely ground))
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs ((finely ground))
- 1 cup parmesan cheese ((finely grated))
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 sticks butter ((melted))
- 16 oz. cream cheese
- 8 oz. goat cheese
- 32 oz. ricotta cheese ((can use skim))
- 2 Tbsp. basil pesto
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1/4 cup green onions ((diced))
- 1 large egg ((beaten))
- 4 to 6 heirloom tomatoes ((different sizes, sliced 1/4 inch thick))
- 1 cup baby heirloom tomatoes ((halved))
- fresh mint leaves and basil for decorating ((optional))
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/4 cup Greek dressing ((optional))
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
Grind crackers and pretzels in a blender or food processor and place in a large bowl.
- 3
Add parmesan cheese, dried basil and melted butter.
- 4
Mix well and spread into a 12" X 17" sheet pan on parchment paper.
- 5
Press crumbs into sides and bottom of pan.
- 6
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
- 7
Take crust out of oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes.
- 8
Beat cream cheese until fluffy with a mixer.
- 9
Add goat cheese and blend well.
- 10
Stir in ricotta, pesto, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic salt, and green onions.
- 11
Add beaten egg and blend entire contents with mixer for 1 minute on medium speed.
- 12
Spread filling into cooled crust. Add in large dollops and spread out to the edges with a butter knife or back of spoon.
- 13
Bake tart at 350 degrees for 15 minutes until set.
- 14
Cool tart for 10 minutes.
- 15
Slice tomatoes in 1/4 inch slices and place on cutting board.
- 16
Working from the middle out, arrange tomatoes in a pattern similar to photos.
- 17
Decorate tart with fresh mint and basil leaves if desired.
- 18
Sprinkle entire tart with a dusting of dried parsley.
- 19
Cut tart into squares for an entree, or rectangles for appetizers.
- 20
Drizzle with Greek Dressing (if desired) before serving.