Description
A delightful Goat Cheese & Cherry Tomato Tart featuring a buttery homemade crust filled with a creamy mustard-infused custard, topped with tangy goat cheese rounds and sweet cherry tomatoes, seasoned with Herbes de Provence. Perfect as a light meal or appetizer, served warm or cold.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 125g butter, cubed
- 80ml (8cl) water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 log of goat cheese
- Cherry tomatoes (about a handful)
- 100ml (10cl) heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Herbes de Provence, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and cubed butter. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Create a well in the center and gradually add the water, mixing until the dough forms a cohesive ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to rest and firm up.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature by the time the tart is assembled.
- Roll Out the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the chilled dough to an even thickness that fits your tart pan. Transfer the dough carefully into a greased tart pan, ensuring it is evenly spread and fits the edges well.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and whole-grain mustard until smooth. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, blending the flavors thoroughly.
- Assemble the Tart: Pour the cream mixture over the prepared tart base evenly. Slice the goat cheese log into rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes. Distribute the goat cheese slices and tomato halves on top of the cream mixture. Sprinkle with Herbes de Provence to add a fragrant herbal note.
- Bake the Tart: Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set and slightly puffed.
- Serve: Remove the tart from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm or cold as a delicious light meal or appetizer, perfect for sharing.
Notes
- To ensure a flaky crust, handle the dough as little as possible and keep ingredients cold.
- You can substitute cherry tomatoes with grape tomatoes or small plum tomatoes if preferred.
- Herbes de Provence can be adjusted according to taste, or fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary can be used.
- For a vegetarian option, check that the goat cheese is suitable (some cheeses may contain animal rennet).
- Make sure the tart is fully cooled if serving cold to allow flavors to meld.
