Name: Savoury Cheese and Confit Tomato Tart
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (75 g) unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (75 g) whole-wheat flour; 1/4 tsp salt; 6 tbsp (85 g) cold unsalted butter, diced; 3 tbsp (45 ml) plain yogurt; 5 tomatoes (about 1 ½ lb/675 g); 1 tsp fleur de sel; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1 1/4 cups (300 g) ricotta cheese; 3 oz (85 g) mozzarella cheese, sliced

Preparation

Whole-Wheat Shortcrust Pastry
- In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the butter and pulse a few times, until it forms pea-sized pieces. Add the yogurt and pulse just until the dough starts coming together. Remove the dough from the food processor. Using your hands, shape the dough into a disc. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Confit Tomatoes
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a work surface, halve the tomatoes horizontally. Remove both ends to stabilize the tomatoes. Remove the sees and any water from the tomatoes. Using the tip of a knife, pierce the bottom of the tomatoes so that any water that may accumulate during cooking can drain off.
- Place the tomatoes on the baking sheet, cut side up. Sprinkle with the fleur de sel, garlic and thyme leaves. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with pepper.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the tomatoes are starting to collapse and caramelize. Set aside.
Tart
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough into an 1/8-inch (3 mm) thick disc. Line a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate with removable bottom.
- In a small bowl, season the ricotta with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Spread the mozzarella slices over the bottom of the pastry. Cover with the ricotta mixture. Top with the tomatoes.
- Move the rack to the bottom of the oven. Bake for 35 minutes or until the pastry is nicely golden. This tart is perfect for brunch or lunch. Serve with a green salad, if desired.

Savoury Cheese and Confit Tomato Tart

Categories

Ingredients

Whole-Wheat Shortcrust Pastry

Confit Tomatoes

Tart

Preparation

Whole-Wheat Shortcrust Pastry

Confit Tomatoes

Tart

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