Fresh Tomato Tart

"I clipped this out of a Midwest Magazine years ago and it always gets rave reviews...Putting it here for safe keeping."
 
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photo by MA HIKER
Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Unfold the pie crust according to package directions. Line a 9-inch tart pan with pastry (its easier to remove the baked tart if pan has a removable bottom). Press the pastry into the fluted sides of the tart pan and trim the edges. Don't prick, but add some pie weights. Partially bake in a 450°F oven to 5 to 7 minutes or until pastry is slightly dry.
  • Remove from oven. Remove pie weights. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Reduce oven temp to 375°F.
  • Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into slices; drain the slices on paper towels. Arrange the tomato slices over the melted cheese in the baked crust.
  • In a food process bowl, combine basil and garlic; cover and process with on-off turns until coarsely chopped. Or snip the basil and mince the garlic.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the basil-garlic mixture, the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese, the mayonnaise, the grated parmesan cheese, and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly over the tomato slices.
  • Bake in a 375°F oven for about 25 minutes or until cheese is golden on top. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into wedges. Serve warm. If you like, garnish with additional basil leaves.

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Reviews

  1. I'm on the lookout for recipes to use up all of my garden basil, this was just wonderful! I don't know if I used 4 cloves of garlic,it was about 2 tablespoons minced and that worked fine but who cares the more garlic the better I say lol! did a few other minor amount adjustments, my family raved over this tart and I can't wait to make again soon! thanks for sharing hon!...Kitten")
     
  2. "You beat me to it"! I thought I wanted to save my receipe for Basil-Tomato Tart here until I found that your receipe is exactly like mine. I've been making it for years and years. It is good hot or cold. I've given the recipe to many. -- I do add 3/4 cup mozzarella to the baked crust. A 1/4 more than you do. I found that when spread around the bottom. and sides of the crust it helps to keep the crust from being soggy. (especially with leftover tart, which reheats well.) Other than the extra cheese, I wouldn't change a thing. You have a winner :)
     
  3. This was absolutely delicious!! My husband doesn't normally like anything "different" but even he said this one was a keeper. Great recipe when you are trying to use fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden.
     
  4. This is a great recipe! Made it for a party and got requests for the recipe and to make it again! Very yummy. I used fresh mozzarella cheese instead of shredded. Worked out great!
     
  5. This is amazing! My garden is bursting with tomatoes right now so I thought I would give this a go - it gets high ratings from everyone in my family. I forgot to pick up the premade pie shell at the store (darn!) so had to make my own. This would be extra quick & easy without that complication - I plan to make this many times this summer with our tomato harvest. Thanks!
     
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