Heirloom Tomato Tarts with Goat Cheese

Flaky puff pastry is baked with a sweet heirloom tomato filling and lots of flavorful goat cheese in these easy heirloom tomato tarts!

Tomatoes are hitting their absolute finest right now! So I’m declaring this week an impromptu tomato week and I’ve got some banger recipes coming your way.

The first of which are these stunning tarts that are about the easiest thing you’ll ever pull together.

And the flavors are absolutely off the charts. We’re talking juicy slices of colorful heirloom tomatoes, tangy goat cheese, a little touch of fresh basil, and an incredible flaky puff pastry base.

Definitely one of those things you accidentally make a meal out of, whoops. The smell alone of these tarts baking is just about the biggest test in temptation you’ll ever have.

And bonus! No pastry skills needed to pull off these little beauts and the ingredient count clocks in at a mere EIGHT basic ingredients. It goes without saying that you’ll be consuming these tarts for the rest of summer.

These Tarts feature…

• A flaky puff pastry tart crust
• Juicy heirloom tomato and goat cheese filling
• Fresh basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on top

Making the Tarts

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

• Puff pastry
• Heirloom tomatoes
• Goat cheese
• Garlic
• Olive oil
• Egg white
• Basil
• Balsamic glaze

How to Prepare Puff Pastry

To prepare the puff pastry for baking, you will first want to thaw it completely in refrigerator. I recommend removing it from the freezer and transferring to the fridge a few hours before baking.

Turn puff pastry onto a floured surface, roll out into a 10 x 10 inch square, and use a sharp knife or a pizza wheel to cut square into 4 equal squares. Now, fold the edges over to create a border and prick the squares all over to allow steam to escape. That’s it, you’re ready to bake!

Tips for Perfect Tomato Tarts

1. Pre-bake puff pastry squares – bake the puff pastry squares at 400F 10 minutes before adding the goat cheese and tomato filling. This pre-bake allows the pastry set up a bit before adding filling.
2. Dry tomato slices between paper towels – this removes excess moisture from the tomatoes that would otherwise end up in the tarts.
3. Brush edges of tarts with egg wash – a quick egg wash brush on the pastry promotes browning.
4. Top tarts with basil and balsamic glaze after baking – these ingredients add the perfect herby and tangy component to the tarts.

Recipe Variations

Try these ideas for a different twist on these tarts.

• Use a different cheese – try feta, shredded sharp or mild cheddar, mozzarella, or gouda cheese in place of the goat cheese.
• Try another herb – try topping tarts with minced oregano, chives, or parsley in place of basil.
• Use regular tomatoes – regular tomatoes work just fine in this recipe!
• Add a vegetable – try adding sautéed mushrooms, sweet pepper, or spinach alongside tomatoes.

Storing and Reheating Tarts

These tarts store well in refrigerator up to 4 days. To reheat tarts, bake in a preheated 375F oven 8-10 minutes until puff pastry is crispy. You can also reheat tarts in the air fryer at 350F 6-8 minutes.

Every bite of these little tarts is like a burst of pure summer! The tangy goat cheese is absolutely insane with all the sweet tomato slices and a little fresh basil action + a good drizzle of balsamic glaze pulls all the flavors together.

You’ll be consuming these little gems straight from the sheet pan, just a fair warning.

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Watch these tarts made step-by-step on Google web stories.

More summery tomato recipes to try next!

• Avocado Tomato Salad
• Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup
• Heirloom Tomato Goat Cheese Galette