Herb-Infused Tomato Tart with Creamy Cheese Center

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A rustic tart with a surprise center of melted cheese, topped with fresh herbs for a bright finish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers puff pastry, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese 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 240 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 240 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out puff pastry into a 12-inch circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat, then sauté 1 minced garlic clove for 30 seconds until fragrant, followed by 2 cups diced tomatoes, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Step 3: Spread the tomato mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese in a ring around the edge, then fold the border over the filling.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 25 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, then cool for 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil just before serving.

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