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Tomato Tartlets with Puff Pastry

Delicious, flaky pastry tartlets filled with creamy ricotta and fresh heirloom tomatoes, perfect for appetizers or light meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry and Egg Wash
  • 1 sheet 8.5 oz sheet puff pastry (e.g. Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry)
  • 1 whole egg for egg wash
Cheese Mixture
  • ¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese (8 oz)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (4 oz)
  • 1 tsp kosher or sea salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil (minced, plus more whole leaves for garnish)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
Tomato Filling
  • ½ lb mini heirloom tomatoes (halved, or cherry, grape, or regular heirloom tomatoes sliced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste flaky sea salt to finish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and slice it into nine even rectangles, creating a little border by scoring the edges.
Make the Filling
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, pepper, basil, garlic powder, and oregano.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk an egg for the egg wash.
Assembly
  1. Place the puff pastry rectangles on the baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart.
  2. Spoon about 1½ tablespoons of the cheese mixture into the center of each pastry piece.
  3. Top with sliced tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and brush the edges with egg wash.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and puffed, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
  2. Cool on a wire rack, then garnish with fresh basil, flaky sea salt, and a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper.

Notes

Serve warm as an appetizer or light lunch; pairs well with a fresh salad or prosciutto. Cool completely before storing leftovers; store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.