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Summer Tomato Tart

Delicious Summer Tomato Tart with Creamy Cheese Bliss

This Summer Tomato Tart combines caramelized onions, fresh cherry tomatoes, and gourmet cheeses for a delightful dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 Store-Bought Pie Crust or Homemade Crust Choose homemade for flakier texture.
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness.
  • 2 medium Onions Sweet onions recommended.
  • 8 ounces Fontina Cheese Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Adds depth.
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese Nutty flavor.
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Or substitute with heirloom tomatoes.
  • 1 Egg For egg wash.
  • 1 splash Milk Enhances egg wash richness.
  • 1/4 cup Basil Leaves Fresh aroma to finish.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tart pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook onions with salt and pepper for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
  2. Prepare pie crust, roll out and fit into tart pan. Chill while caramelizing onions.
  3. Preheat oven to 450°F. Layer cheeses over the crust, followed by caramelized onions and whole cherry tomatoes.
  4. Whisk egg and milk for egg wash; apply around crust edges.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until crust is golden and tomatoes blister.
  6. Let rest for 5-10 minutes, garnish with basil, cut, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in oven for best texture.

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