Best Tomato Ricotta Tart Recipes

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ROASTED TOMATO TART WITH RICOTTA AND PESTO



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Save those wider-than-tall, about-to-burst tomatoes for slicing and showering with flaky sea salt. For this recipe, you want smaller, sturdier varieties like kumato, Campari or petite heirlooms. Brushing the uncooked puff pastry with crème fraîche adds a subtle tanginess that you won't necessarily notice, but the tomatoes will taste better for it. You might be tempted to skip salting your tomatoes, but don't: It helps prevent a soggy crust while intensifying the flavor of your tomatoes. This tart is best enjoyed straight out of the oven, at its flaky prime, but it's also great at room temperature, or even cold, devoured directly from the fridge.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, weekday, pastries, pies and tarts, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 small, multicolored tomatoes, such as heirloom, kumato or Campari (about 12 ounces total), sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 sheet packaged puff pastry, thawed (about 7 ounces)
3 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
Aleppo pepper or red-pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
3/4 cup fresh ricotta
Store-bought or homemade pesto, for drizzling
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Line a large baking sheet with paper towels. Set the sliced tomatoes on top in a single layer. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Use it to season the tomatoes evenly on both sides, cover with another paper towel and let sit, 15 minutes, allowing the salt to draw moisture out of the tomatoes.
  • As the tomatoes sit, heat the oven to 400 degrees and set a rack in the middle of the oven. Working on a large sheet of parchment paper, roll out the puff pastry into a 9-by-11-inch rectangle, trimming any uneven edges. Prick the inside with a fork every few inches, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Using a pastry brush, coat the center of the puff pastry with the crème fraîche, leaving the border unbrushed.
  • Working within the border, layer the tomatoes and red onion on top of the tart, allowing them to overlap slightly. Transfer to a sheet pan and bake, rotating halfway through, until puff pastry is browned and puffed, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Sprinkle tomatoes with Aleppo pepper, if using. Dollop with fresh ricotta. Thin pesto with olive oil until it reaches the proper consistency for drizzling; drizzle on top of tart to taste. Top with basil, if using, and serve warm or at room temperature.

TOMATO-RICOTTA TART



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This savory tart is bound to become a summer favorite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups coarse fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing over tart
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced beefsteak tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a 9-inch springform pan, toss breadcrumbs with olive oil; press evenly into bottom.
  • In a bowl, whisk ricotta with Parmesan, eggs, and basil; season generously with salt and pepper. Spread over crust; arrange tomatoes on top. Brush with olive oil.
  • Bake until tomatoes are almost dry, 35 to 45 minutes; let cool. Unmold. Serve warm or at room temperature.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO TART WITH VEGAN BASIL RICOTTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Heirloom Tomato Tart With Vegan Basil Ricotta Recipe by Tasty image

Fresh heirloom tomatoes are the star of the show in this gorgeous tomato tart. Keep it dairy-free with vegan ricotta that uses cashews to replicate the creamy texture of cheese. Make this at the height of tomato season for your next summer get-together!

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Time 4h50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups raw cashews
3 cups warm water
1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed, thinly sliced, divided (plus 1/4 cup (10 G))
1 ½ cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus 1/4 cup (60 ml)
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup cold water
3 heirloom tomatoes, varying in size and color
1 package filo dough, room temperature
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
½ teaspoon flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Combine the cashews and warm water in a medium bowl. Cover and soak for 3 hours, then drain, discarding the soaking water.
  • Make the ricotta: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the whole basil leaves, spinach, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and the kosher salt. Process for 30 seconds, until all of the leaves are broken down into a dark green paste.
  • Add the soaked cashews and cold water. Blend for 15-30 seconds, until the cashews are broken down but the mixture is not completely smooth, resembling the texture of ricotta. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C). Line a 13x18-inch (33x45 cm) baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove the stems from the tomatoes, then slice into ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick rounds.
  • Unroll the filo dough into a flat sheet. Carefully transfer a single layer of dough to the prepared baking sheet and lightly brush all over with olive oil. Place another sheet on top and brush lightly with olive oil. Repeat stacking and brushing with the remaining sheets of dough. Brush the edges of the filo dough with more olive oil to make sure they become golden brown and crispy when baking.
  • Dollop the ricotta over the top layer of filo and spread in an even layer, being careful not to tear the dough.
  • Layer the tomato slices over the ricotta, covering entirely. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over the tomatoes. Top with the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, if using, on top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the edges of the filo dough are golden brown and the tomatoes are cooked but not mushy.
  • Garnish with the thinly sliced basil and flaky sea salt, then slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 1 gram

SUMMER TOMATO AND RICOTTA TART WITH OAT PASTRY



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You can fill this tart shell with your choice of sweet or savory fillings-from cheeses, to roast vegetables, to stone fruits.

Provided by Donna Hay

Categories     HarperCollins     Tart     Lunch     Summer     Pastry     Tomato     Ricotta     Oat     Soy Free     Almond     Vegetarian

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the oat pastry:
1 cup (90g/3 oz) rolled oats
¼ cup (50g/1¾ oz) white chia seeds
½ teaspoon fine table salt
1 cup (140g/5 oz) wholemeal (whole-wheat) spelt flour
½ cup (60g/2 oz) almond meal (ground almonds)
⅓ cup (80ml/2¾ fl oz) light-flavored extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup (60ml/2 fl oz) water
For the filling:
1 cup (240g/8½ oz) fresh ricotta
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
½ cup (40g/1½ oz) finely grated Parmesan
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
400g (14 oz) heirloom tomatoes, sliced
½ cup (10g/¼ oz) small basil leaves
Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • For the pastry:
  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the oats, chia seeds and salt in a food processor and process for 1 minute or until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the flour and almond meal and pulse to combine.
  • Place the oil and water in a small jug and whisk to combine. With the food processor running, gradually add the oil mixture to the oat mixture and process until well combined but still crumbly.
  • Spoon the pastry into a 24cm-based 3cm-high (9½ in x 1 in) round loose-based fluted tart tin and press firmly over the base and sides until smooth. Prick the pastry base all over with a fork and bake for 20 minutes or until light golden.
  • For the filling:
  • While the tart shell is baking, place the ricotta, lemon zest, Parmesan, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix to combine.
  • Allow the tart shell to cool completely before carefully lifting it from the tin. Place on a serving plate and fill with the ricotta mixture. Top the tart with the tomato and basil. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and slice into wedges to serve.

RUSTIC TOMATO AND RICOTTA TART



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h1m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 lemon, zested
8 ounces (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, whisked together
1 cup ricotta
1 egg white
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
6 to 8 ripe plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise, seeded
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon coarse, turbinado, or "raw" sugar

Steps:

  • Make the dough: In the bowl of a mixer, blend the flour, sugar, and lemon zest at low speed. Add the butter and continue blending at low speed until the mixture is coarse and sandy-looking. Add the egg mixture and blend just until the mixture comes together. Form into a ball, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough out to a rough circle, about 14 to 15 inches in diameter. Transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. All around the edge of the crust, fold in the outer half-inch to form a rough, "rustic" edge to the tart.
  • Filling: In a small mixing bowl whisk together the ricotta, egg white, sugar, and lemon zest. Using a rubber spatula, gently spread the ricotta filling over the bottom of the tart. Then arrange the tomato halves in concentric circles, cut side up, over the ricotta. Drizzle the honey over.
  • With a pastry brush, brush the tart edge with milk. Sprinkle it with coarse sugar. Bake until fruit is tender and the underside of the tart is browned, about 25 to 30 minutes.

EASY HEIRLOOM TOMATO AND RICOTTA FILO TART



Easy Heirloom Tomato and Ricotta Filo Tart image

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Tart

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ package of filo pastry (8oz.), thawed in the refrigerator
- extra virgin olive oil
12 oz. small heirloom tomatoes and/or Campari tomatoes
--salt and pepper to taste for seasoning
1 cup good quality, full fat Ricotta cheese
4 TBSP. Parmesan cheese
2 TBSP. half & half or heavy cream
1 tsp. lemon zest
1 tsp. lemon juice
2 medium garlic cloves, grated
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
fresh chives, oregano, fresh thyme (for topping)

Steps:

  • Take the thawed package of filo out of the refrigerator. Let it sit, still in the package, while you are prepping the filling.
  • Wash, dry and half the tomatoes if they are small, or, slice them if they are bigger. Season them well with some salt and pepper and place them on two layers of paper towels. Do not skip this step, as it will ensure that the moisture is drawn out of the tomatoes and will intensify their flavor when roasted. Place a second layer of paper towels on the tomatoes and gently press. Replace the paper towels a couple of times while you are working on the next steps.
  • In a small bowl mix together the Ricotta, Parmesan, half & half, lemon zest and juice, grated garlic, and the salt and pepper. Set them aside, while you work with the filo.
  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Uncover the filo package and take out eight sheets of filo. With a sharp knife (or a pizza cutter), cut through the stack of filo so you have a 12" square. Reserve the rest for another use.
  • Place the first sheet of filo on a clean surface and brush it with some extra virgin olive oil. Continue with the rest of the filo, placing each sheet on top of the previous one. Brush some olive oil on the bottom and sides of an 8" baking dish. Lift the oiled filo sheets and place them on the center of dish. Trim the corners of the stack and fold over the edges towards the center of the baking dish, creating a small boarder. This does not have to be perfect.
  • Using an offset spatula spread the cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the filo shell, reserving two tablespoons to use for garnishing.
  • Arrange the tomatoes on top of the cheese base. Drizzle with some olive oil and put in the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the filo is golden brown.
  • Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. When cool, sprinkle some fresh herbs on top as a garnish and add a couple of dollops of the reserved Ricotta mixture. Drizzle a little olive oil and cut into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

RICOTTA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO TART



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A sort of savoury baked cheesecake. Very light but delicious.

Provided by Gilly-F

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 1 tart

Number Of Ingredients 8

200g shortcrust pastry
30g unsalted butter
3 tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped + 5 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3 eggs 2 yolks
500g ricotta
20g chopped basil ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper
200g sundried tomatoes (plus a little of their oil) + 6 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 170C/335F/gas mark 3. Roll out the pastry and cut out a circle that is just slightly larger than the base of a 24cm spring-form cake tin. Place this inside the tin and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover with baking paper and baking beans, and bake blind for 15 minutes. Remove the beans and paper, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the pastry is cooked through and golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool down.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan over low-medium heat, then sauté the onions and four of the garlic cloves, stirring from time to time, for 20 minutes or so, until the onions are soft and sweet but haven't taken on any colour. Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk the eggs and yolks in a large mixing bowl, preferably with an electric mixer, until light and airy. Add the ricotta carefully and work just until it is well incorporated. Fold in the onion and garlic mix, basil, salt and pepper, then pour over the pastry and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until just set.
  • While the tart is in the oven, blitz the sundried tomatoes, the picked leaves of three thyme sprigs, the reserved chopped garlic, a pinch of salt and a few tablespoons of the tomato oil - you want a smooth paste. Spread this mix evenly over the top of the tart as it comes out of the oven, top with three whole thyme sprigs, then return to the oven for five minutes. Remove, leave to cool, and serve warmish or cold.

TOMATO RICOTTA TART



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From Cooking Light Best Ever Slim-Down Recipes. This crust, made tender and flaky with heart-healthy olive oil, makes the perfect base for farm-fresh tomatoes and earthy-sweet basil. For a less expensive alternative to pine nuts, substitute toasted sunflower nuts.

Provided by GibbyLou

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 5/8 ounces unbleached all-purpose flour (about 1 1/4 cups)
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons ice water
cooking spray
3/4 cup par-skim ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped and divided
1 1/2 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded and divided (about 6 tablespoons)
1 lb heirloom tomato, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • To prepare crust, weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a food processor; pulse 3 times or until combined. Combine oil and 3 tablespoons ice water in a small bowl. With processor on, slowly add oil mixture through food chute, and process until dough is crumbly. Sprinkle dough into a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie plate coated with cooking spray. Press dough into an even layer in bottom and up sides of dish. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Combine ricotta, egg, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring with a whisk. Add 1/4 cup basil and 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese, stirring to combine. Spread ricotta mixture evenly over crust. Arrange tomato slices in a circular pattern over ricotta mixture, slightly overlapping. Sprinkle tomato slices with remaining 2 tablespoons Gruyere cheese. Bake at 450 for 25 minutes or until the filling is set. Let stand 1- minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chopped basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 54.5, Sodium 372.4, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.3, Protein 10.6

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