Tomato Tartlets with Puff Pastry
These Tomato Tartlets with Puff Pastry are savory, elegant bites featuring flaky pastry topped with juicy tomatoes, creamy cheese, and herbs. Perfect for appetizers, brunch, or a light lunch, they’re quick to assemble and always impressive.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6–12 tartlets
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
2–3 ripe tomatoes or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup goat cheese, mozzarella, ricotta, or Parmesan
1 tbsp Dijon mustard or pesto (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
1 tsp fresh herbs (basil, thyme, or oregano), chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic
Optional garnish: balsamic reduction or microgreens
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into 3–4 inch squares or circles. Score a border inside each piece without cutting through.
- Brush pastry with olive oil. Spread Dijon or pesto inside the border if using.
- Top each tartlet with tomato slices and cheese. Sprinkle with herbs, salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Cool slightly, then garnish with fresh herbs, balsamic reduction, or microgreens before serving.
Notes
Use heirloom or cherry tomatoes for color and flavor variety.
Customize with roasted vegetables, caramelized onions, or spinach.
Mix cheeses for added richness and depth.
Prepare tartlets in advance and refrigerate before baking.
Reheat in oven to maintain pastry crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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