Herb-Garden Tomato Tart with Rosemary Crust
A delicate tart featuring Denver-grown tomatoes layered with fresh herbs and a rosemary-infused crust, inspired by City Floral's floral centerpieces. This french-inspired pasta ready in about 95 minutes layers all-purpose flour, (cold, cubed) unsalted butter, ice water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (cold, cubed) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp ice water
- 4 medium (sliced 1/4-inch thick) tomatoes
- 2 tbsp (chopped) fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp (thinly sliced) fresh chives
- 1 (finely minced) shallot
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1: For crust: In a food processor, pulse 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Add 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter and pulse until pea-sized crumbs form. Add 2 tbsp ice water and pulse until dough holds together when pinched.
- Step 2: Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan, then chill for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F and blind-bake crust for 15 minutes until golden.
- Step 3: While crust bakes, toss 4 medium tomato slices with 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 2 tbsp sliced chives, and 1 finely minced shallot; season with 1/4 tsp sea salt. Arrange tomatoes over baked crust and drizzle with 2 tbsp balsamic glaze. Bake 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are tender and edges are golden.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Herb-Garden Tomato Tart with Rosemary Crust take to make?
Total time is about 95 minutes (45 min prep + 50 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Herb-Garden Tomato Tart with Rosemary Crust?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Herb-Garden Tomato Tart with Rosemary Crust?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Herb-Garden Tomato Tart with Rosemary Crust for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Herb-Garden Tomato Tart with Rosemary Crust?
French pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
So much better than takeout. We'll never order french delivery again.
- ★★★★★
Best recipe I've made this month.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
