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Heirloom Tomato Tart

Heirloom Tomato Tart is made with summer's finest heirloom tomatoes and is a perfect breakfast, lunch, appetizer or dinner! The crust is sweet and salty, melting as you take a bite. Then you taste the creamy goat cheese that runs right into the tangy and salty tomatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour or white whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 5-7 ounces goat cheese
  • 3 large heirloom tomatoes sliced
  • salt and pepper topping to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In the bowl of your stand mixer with your paddle attachment or in a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and salt.
  3. Cut in the butter until there are pieces no bigger than peas.
  4. In a small bowl, stir the egg yolk and water together.
  5. Beat/stir in the egg yolk mixture until the dough comes together.
  6. Press the dough out into a 9 inch tart pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Layer the goat cheese evenly in the bottom of the tart.
  8. Layer the tomato slices on top of the goat cheese.
  9. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
  10. Bake for another 15-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the tomatoes are heated through.

Notes

I highly recommend making this tart for any occasion. It'd be great for brunch, lunch, breakfast (with some scrambled eggs) or even an appetizer for your next dinner party!