Herbed Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart with Puff Pastry

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A flaky puff pastry tart topped with fresh tomatoes, tangy goat cheese, and fragrant herbs, perfect for a light lunch or appetizer. This French-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers puff pastry sheet, goat cheese, Roma tomatoes 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 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. On a baking sheet lined with parchment, unfold 1 thawed puff pastry sheet and score a 1-inch border around edges without cutting through.
  2. Step 2: Spread 4 oz softened goat cheese evenly inside the border.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 3 thinly sliced Roma tomatoes on top of the cheese in a single layer.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, and 8 chopped fresh basil leaves.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle the herb oil mixture evenly over the tomatoes.
  6. Step 6: Brush the 1-inch pastry border with 1 beaten egg yolk.
  7. Step 7: Bake tart for 20-25 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden, and tomatoes are tender. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

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