A savoury cream cheese tart: a crisp pastry case filled with parmesan custard and topped with honey-vinegar tomatoes and basil.
This savoury cream cheese tart makes a fine light lunch or starter: a buttery pastry case holding a smooth parmesan custard, finished with marinated tomatoes and fresh basil. It looks rather smart for how little work goes into it, and it's at its best in tomato season.
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Prep 25 min
Cook 25 min
Total 60 min
Medium
Scale:
- 250g Flour
- 125g Butter
- 1 Egg
- Pinch Salt
- 300g Cheese
- 100ml milk Milk
- 3 Eggs
- 100g Parmesan Cheese
- 350g Plum Tomatoes
- 3tbsp White Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- Topping Basil
Nutrition (per serving)
650
kcal
28g
Protein
40g
Carbs
42g
Fat
Estimated per serving. How we calculate this.
Tags:
Tart Savory Cheesy
Preparation
- For the crust, make a dough from the flour, butter, egg and a pinch of salt, press it into a tart tin, and chill it in the fridge.
- For the filling, stir the cream cheese and milk together until smooth, then beat in the eggs and grated parmesan and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Take the crust from the fridge, prick the base all over with a fork, pour in the filling, and bake at 175°C for about 25 minutes, laying foil over the top once it's halfway through.
- While that bakes, slice the tomatoes. In a small pan, heat 3 tbsp olive oil with the white vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until combined, then pour it over the tomato slices and toss.
- Using a spoon, lay the tomato slices over the tart, leaving the excess liquid behind, then scatter over basil leaves and serve.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Chill the pastry case before it goes in the oven so it keeps its shape and bakes crisp.
- Beat the cream cheese filling until it's completely smooth, which gives you an even, silky set.
- Let the tomatoes sit in the honey and vinegar dressing for a sweet-sharp edge.
- Drain those tomatoes well before they go on top, or the tart base turns soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Bake the tart ahead, then add the marinated tomatoes and basil shortly before you serve it so the pastry stays crisp.
Cream cheese with parmesan works lovely, but ricotta or a soft goat's cheese both make pleasant variations.
It's good warm or at room temperature, which makes it handy for a light lunch or a buffet table.
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