Burst Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts
These burst tomato and goat cheese tarts are a quick, easy, and delicious savory treat! Just top puff pastry with a whipped goat cheese mixture and juicy grape tomatoes for a vibrant, buttery pastry that tastes like summertime in every bite.
Summer tomatoes are beloved for a reason, and they truly make these goat cheese tarts pop with flavor! The recipe is simple: just whip up some goat cheese with herbs, spread it onto puff pastry sheets, top with tomatoes, and bake. I’m partial to adding burrata on top with an extra sprinkle of seasonings and a bit of olive oil to finish it all off. These tarts can work as an appetizer, a side dish, or even just a little snack on a warm summer day! You can even use a whole puff pastry sheet to make one large tart instead of making smaller ones – either way, it’s a great recipe for sharing, so visit your local farmers market, grab some ripe, juicy tomatoes, and get baking!
Here are some more savory recipes you’ll love: Mediterranean Burrata Board, Whipped Goat Cheese with Roasted Radishes, and Charcuterie Board Nachos.
Ingredients & Equipment
You’ll need the following ingredients and equipment to make these burst tomato and goat cheese tarts:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Puff pastry
- Grape or cherry tomatoes
- Goat cheese
- Rosemary
- Parsley
- Garlic powder
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Burrata (optional)
Customize This Recipe!
There are a few different ways you can customize this recipe:
- Use an extra drizzle. You can add a tangy drizzle like balsamic glaze, or a hot honey drizzle depending on your desired flavor.
- Add some heat. Small additions like red pepper flakes or cayenne powder in the goat cheese mixture can take the spice level up a notch!
Kitchen Tips:
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe – it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- Don’t skip the oil. Brushing the edges of each pastry with a bit of olive oil after baking helps the herbs stick and gives the flaky dough some moisture!
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Burst Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet room temp
- ½ cup grape tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 mini ball burrata optional
For the goat cheese filling:
- 3-4 oz goat cheese room temp
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp rosemary
- ½ tsp parsley flakes
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Lay out puff pastry sheet to thaw if frozen, then cut into four even sections.
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl or using a stand mixer, whip the goat cheese, garlic powder, rosemary, parsley, salt, and pepper together until smooth.
- Spread the goat cheese filling onto each pastry square, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add the tomatoes on top of the goat cheese and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the edges have risen and become golden.
- Brush the pastry edges with olive oil after baking, then sprinkle any extra herbs on top.
- Optional: spoon burrata evenly over each pastry before serving.
Notes
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe – it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- Don’t skip the oil. Brushing the edges of each pastry with a bit of olive oil after baking helps the herbs stick and gives the flaky dough some moisture!
- Use an extra drizzle. You can add a tangy drizzle like balsamic glaze, or a hot honey drizzle depending on your desired flavor.
- Add some heat. Small additions like red pepper flakes or cayenne powder in the goat cheese mixture can take the spice level up a notch!
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