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Tomato Tart

Modified: Jun 14, 2024 ยท Published: Sep 14, 2015 by Jackie ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 10 Comments

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Got tomatoes? Our light, fresh Tomato Tart recipe makes a great tasting appetizer or light meal. Sweet tomato slices top a lemon ricotta flatbread crust.

two square tomato tarts on parchment paper with knife + basil leaves

Garden fresh, vine ripe tomatoes shine in this easy Tomato Tart recipe. This light and savory tart (also known as Tomato Flatbread) features a crunchy homemade crust, covered in lemon ricotta, and topped with sweet, juicy tomatoes. Like our Burrata Toast recipe, It's an excellent showcase for the fresh herbs and vegetables from your garden (or purchase at the local farmer's market). You can taste summer in every bite.

This is delicious gourmet flatbread is so easy to make (like our Grilled Arugula Pizza), but it looks like it takes hours.

SERVE IT WITH: a Grilled Romaine Salad and some Tomato Sauce for dipping.

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  • Featured review
  • Instructions
  • Variations
  • Top tip
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  • FAQ
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  • Tomato Tart recipe

Ingredients

white bowl of red + yellow cherry tomatoes in kitchen with basil leaves
  • PIZZA DOUGH: make our homemade Pizza Dough, or use store bought pizza dough. We cut the dough into 5"x 5" squares for this presentation.
  • RICOTTA CHEESE: we used low fat ricotta cheese
  • GARLIC: fresh garlic cloves
  • BASIL: fresh basil leaves
  • LEMON: fresh lemon, for zest and lemon juice added to cheese base
  • TOMATOES: we used assorted tomatoes from the garden sliced ¼" thick: cherry tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes all work.
  • SALT: we like kosher salt or sea salt
  • PEPPER: freshly ground black pepper

*see recipe card for quantities.

Featured review

❝ I love this kind of fresh + homemade dish that tastes wonderful; it beats ordering in every time🙂 ❞
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square dough shapes topped with ricotta cheese and sliced tomatoes, unbaked on kitchen counter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: use our Pizza Dough recipe, store-bought dough, or frozen puffed pastry.
  2. Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
  3. Make Lemony Herb Ricotta: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, juice from one lemon, zest from lemon, and 3 leaves of diced fresh basil.
  4. Spread Ricotta on Crust: Lay flat bread on parchment lined sheet pan or baking sheet. Cover with cheese mixture spreading a layer ¼" thick.
  5. Top with tomatoes: slice tomatoes ¼" thick and layer on top of cheese (using different colors and varieties of tomatoes helps with the presentation).
  6. Add Garlic: finely dice garlic and sprinkle over tomatoes.
  7. Bake: Place in oven for 12-15 minutes (or until dough is crispy and golden brown).
  8. Season: Remove from oven and sprinkle with coarse salt and cracked pepper. Sprinkle with snipped fresh basil and enjoy.

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HINT: score the edges of the dough all the way around so the crust does not curl up when baking (it looks pretty too!).

Variations

  • VEGGIE LOVERS: add some more garden veggies! Sliced zucchini, peppers, and onions all work. Also try our Asparagus Flatbread recipe!
  • MEAT LOVERS: add slices of pepperoni, Soppressata, or crumbled Italian sausage.
  • BEE STING: add a drizzle of honey to make our famous Bee Sting Pizza.
  • PUFF PASTRY: for a flaky, sweet crust. Follow package instructions.
  • SAVE TIME: use a store bought flatbread for the crust. Bake directly on the oven rack for about 7 minutes
2 square tomato tarts, one sliced, on parchment paper with basil leaves

Top tip

For a thin, crispy crust: Roll the dough out very thin before topping and bake it on a hot pizza stone.

Storage

Got leftovers? Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Warm up the tart in a 400° oven for just a few minutes. It will crisp up the crust. Drizzle with olive oil to freshen up the Tomato Tarts.

close up of square tomato tart with fresh sliced tomatoes & basil on top

FAQ

What kind of cheese is best for a tomato tart?

We love creamy ricotta cheese, seasoned with lemon and herbs for the base of this tart. You can also add fresh mozzarella, gruyere, parmesan, or goat cheese.

How do you get the best thin crust?

If using pizza dough, bake using a pizza stone or a perforated pizza pan.

How do I prevent my tomato tart from becoming soggy?

To prevent a soggy tart, you can pre-bake the crust. Also, make sure to use firm, ripe tomatoes and remove excess moisture by patting them dry or letting them sit on paper towels for a few minutes.

Can I use store-bought pastry for my tomato tart?

Yes, store-bought puff pastry, pizza dough, or pie crust can be a convenient option for making a tomato tart. It saves time and effort while still delivering delicious results.

Can I make a tomato tart ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the tart ahead of time. Assemble the tart and keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it. You can also bake the tart in advance and reheat it before serving.

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two square tomato tarts, one sliced, on parchment paper with basil leaves

Tomato Tart recipe

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Got tomatoes? Our light, fresh Tomato Tart makes a great tasting appetizer or light meal. Sweet tomatoes top a lemon ricotta flatbread crust.

  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 portions 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 5" x 5" flat breads (use our Pizza Dough recipe, store bought pizza dough, or puff pastry)
  • 1 C ricotta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 6-7 leaves of fresh basil
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 C assorted tomatoes sliced ¼ inch thick
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • Cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl combine ricotta, juice from one lemon, zest from lemon, and 3 leaves of diced fresh basil.
  3. Lay flat bread on parchment lined baking pan and cover with cheese mixture spreading a layer ¼ in thick.
  4. Slice tomatoes ¼ inch thick and layer on top of cheese. Using different colors and varieties helps with the presentation.
  5. Finely dice garlic and sprinkle over tomatoes.
  6. Place in oven for 12-15 minutes until dough is brown
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle with coarse salt and cracked pepper.
  8. Sprinkle with snipped fresh basil and enjoy
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 405
  • Sugar: 3.7 g
  • Sodium: 828.5 mg
  • Fat: 8.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 64.9 g
  • Protein: 16.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 31.6 mg

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Comments

  1. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser says

    September 14, 2015 at 11:30 am

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  2. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says

    September 15, 2015 at 3:00 am

    How much I love this appetizer! Love the colors, the freshness, the simplicity. Here in Italy it's still summer ๐Ÿ™‚ , and probably when we go back to Edmonton we will still have some heirloom tomatoes in our backyard (they were late bloomers too!). What a gorgeous way to highlight their color and flavor!

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      September 24, 2015 at 7:44 am

      Thanks so much Nicoletta!! Enjoy your trip and please indulge in some great food!!! Can't wait to read all about it!!!

      Reply
  3. Pang {circahappy} says

    September 15, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Lucky Lucky you to have late bloomers tomatoes ๐Ÿ™‚ I love this kind of fresh + homemade dish that tastes wonderful; it beats ordering in every time ๐Ÿ™‚

    I can't wait to see more creation from your tomatoes because this post got me hooked ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      September 20, 2015 at 10:32 am

      thanks so much for your kind words Pang! we have a few more yummy tomato dishes in the pipeline... stay tuned....

      Reply
  4. Izzy @ she likes food says

    September 20, 2015 at 11:40 am

    I live in the dessert where it never gets super cold and I had a cherry tomato plant that produced tomatoes for 2 years straight! I only got a few in the winter months but it was still exciting! This flatbread sounds pretty awesome ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      September 24, 2015 at 7:43 am

      thanks Izzy!! I am so jealous! I hate the time of year when we have to turn over our garden...

      Reply
  5. Jhoei says

    March 08, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    What a yummy recipe! It looks very delicious. Perfect for an afternoon snack that I thought of doing it later. Thanks for sharing. Love it!

    Reply
  6. Ken says

    June 02, 2019 at 9:20 pm

    Nice blog. Love the photos, love the recipe. Greetings from the local Apple store.

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      June 04, 2019 at 7:18 pm

      Thanks so much Ken!! We really appreciate your kind words!!

      Reply

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