French Tomato Tart Recipe

Sliced tomato tart on a wooden cutting board with a knife.

4.95 from 53 votes

Tomato tarts are considered a summer staple in the French countryside, and you will know why when you bite into this mouth-watering tomato tart. Buttery and flaky puff pastry is the base for spicy mustard, creamy Gruyère cheese, and juicy tomatoes. And Herbes de Provence ties it all together into the perfect summer meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: French

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 347kcal

Author: MaryAnne

Ingredients

1 frozen puff pastry, thawed
¼ cup Dijon mustard
1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
3 ripe tomatoes, sliced
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 Tablespoon Herbes de Provence
1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly roll out the puff pastry on a sheet of parchment paper. Transfer dough on parchment paper to a baking sheet. Using a knife, score the puff pastry about 1 inch from the edge. Prick the center of the dough all over with a fork.
Using a pastry brush or a spoon, spread the mustard onto pastry (avoiding the border). Sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese evenly on top of mustard.
Arrange tomato slices on top of cheese. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt, pepper, thyme, and Herbes de Provence. Drizzle olive oil over tomatoes.
Bake for 30 minutes, until tart border becomes deep golden brown. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Thaw puff pastry before using. You can thaw your frozen puff pastry at room temperature (it takes around 45 minutes) or in the refrigerator (this will take several hours).

Storage: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

How to freeze: Wrap tart slices in foil and place them in a large freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight.

How to reheat: The best way to reheat your tart is to place it in a preheated 350 degree F oven or toaster oven for 10-15 minutes. You can use a microwave, but the puff pastry will be a bit soggy.

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