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Rainbow Baby Tomato Tart

A beautiful dish that works well with a side salad for lunch or to share with friends.
Servings 2 people
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 250 gr mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese  grated
  • 1 egg yolk 
  • 1 shortcrust pastry shop-bought
  • 300 gr mixed baby tomatoes
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper for seasoning 
  • Fresh basil for garnishing 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200oc. 
  • Cut two circles out of the pastry as large as you can get. 
    Place onto a baking tray. 
  • Mix the mascarpone cheese with the parmesan and egg yolk. Season with salt and pepper. 
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  • Spread the cheese mixture over the shortcrust pastry leaving a gap between the mixture and the edge of the pastry. 
  • Slice the baby tomatoes in half then keeping in colour order, start laying the tomatoes cut side up in circles working from the outside edge inwards, each circle being of a different colour. 
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  • Once the tart is full, bring the edges up and fold over creating a little bowl effect. 
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  • Season with cracked black pepper and a little extra parmesan cheese then drizzle a  little olive oil over the top.
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  • Place into the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked. 
    Garnish with a few fresh basil leaves.
    rainbow tomato tart recipe home cooking with julie neville
Course: Side Dish, Starter
Cuisine: English
Keyword: Nibbles, side dishes, Tart