Heirloom Tomato Blue Cheese Tart

Elevate your brunch or dinner table with this stunning Heirloom Tomato Blue Cheese Tart, a savory masterpiece that combines rustic charm with gourmet flavors. Featuring a buttery homemade tart crust as the base, this recipe highlights the vibrant colors and rich, tangy flavor of heirloom tomatoes paired with the bold creaminess of blue cheese. A delicate custard infused with fresh thyme ties it all together, creating a beautifully golden dish that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Perfect for entertaining, this tart is baked to perfection with just the right balance of flaky crust, creamy filling, and juicy tomatoes. Serve it warm or at room temperature as an elegant appetizer, side dish, or light meal, and get ready to impress with this easy yet impressive seasonal recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons Ice water
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 3 medium Heirloom tomatoes
• 4 ounces Blue cheese
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
• 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture.

Step 3

Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Add the ice water one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently after each addition, until the dough forms a ball.

Step 5

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a circle large enough to fit a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.

Step 7

Carefully transfer the dough to the tart pan, pressing it into the edges and trimming any excess dough. Prick the bottom with a fork several times to prevent puffing.

Step 8

Place a piece of parchment paper over the crust and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Pre-bake the crust in the oven for 15 minutes, then remove the parchment and weights and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 9

Slice the heirloom tomatoes into approximately 1/4-inch thick slices. Lay them on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, fresh thyme, and black pepper.

Step 11

Crumble the blue cheese evenly over the pre-baked tart crust.

Step 12

Arrange the heirloom tomato slices on top of the blue cheese in an overlapping pattern or as desired.

Step 13

Pour the cream and egg mixture over the tomatoes, ensuring it spreads evenly.

Step 14

Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the tart.

Step 15

Bake the tart in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly golden.

Step 16

Remove the tart from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	962 grams (962.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2062

Total Fat 144.70g	186%
Saturated Fat 77.70g	389%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.20g
Cholesterol 549mg	183%
Sodium 2076mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 135.70g	49%
Dietary Fiber 9.70g	35%
Total Sugars 12.70g
Protein 50.90g	102%

Vitamin D 76IU	382%
Calcium 707mg	54%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 1609mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.6%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 26.5%