Raise your hand if you like brunch! I raised both. Double like? To me, tarts are the epitome of bridal showers, baby showers, special occasions, and of course, brunches! More specifically, delicious tarts made in under 45 minutes completely from scratch – including the crust. And trust me when I say this, I’ve made tomato basil tart for a bridal shower and numerous brunches, this one gets an applause every.single.time. Even my husband loved these tarts and he like a 2 out of 10 when it comes to liking tomatoes in general. There is just so much to love about these tarts that goes beyond the tomatoes. I mean, think about it: you have this crust that takes 5 minutes to pull together, fresh chopped basil, cheese, more cheese, and if you’re me, even more cheese, a lil bit of salt and peppa, a hint of garlic, an egg, some cream, and milk – you bake it till the liquid is firm, golden-brown-crust, cheesy perfection. The crust for my homemade tomato basil tart is adapted from Smitten Kitchen. I’ve made these tarts with and without this crust recipe. When I’m in a big hurry, I just purchase tart-shells that are sold in the freezer section. Depending on the brand, you may need to par-bake them a little before adding the egg mixture. Check the back of the box to see how long they say to bake them, longer than 27 minutes would require you to par-bake.
To make the tomato basil tart crust:
To make the tomato basil tart filling:
Cheddar cheese or mozzarella can be substituted in place of goat cheese if you’ve got picky eaters. I’ve tried it with cheddar and goat cheese, I love them both ways! Once you make these tomato basil tarts, you’re going to make them again and again. And this crust is a definite keeper. I don’t think i’ll ever stop using this savory crust recipe. I highly encourage you to make these tarts for your next big gathering. Did I mention they make fabulous leftovers? Have them cold like I do or reheat them in a 300ºF oven for 5 – 7 minutes. You’ll thank me. You will! Disclosure: All opinions expressed are my own. Organic Creamery provided product for this post. I have not received any monetary compensation for this post. Other recipes you might enjoy:
Secret Ingredient Tomato Basil Soup Marinated Mozzarella Tomato Salad Fresh Tomato Basil Bruschetta Garlic Butter Tomato Baked Chicken Comforting Tuscan Tomato and Bread Soup Eggs in Purgatory (Eggs simmered in Tomato Sauce)
4 oz of cheddar or mozzarella cheese can be used in place of the goat cheese Leftovers can be reheated in a 300ºF oven for 5 - 7 minutes.Tart-shell recipe adapted from Smitten Kitchen
