Flaky Tomato Tart
The perfect appetizer when you are short on time and need to whip something up for your guests, try this simple Flaky Tomato and Herbed Ricotta Tart & Garlic Sauce.
Servings: 10 slices
Calories:
Ingredients
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/2 stick butter or a few tbsp olive oil for brushing dough
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon zested
- 2-3 tbsp basil finely chopped
- 3 tbsp toum garlic sauce or grate in 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp sea salt or more to taste
- 2-3 heirloom tomatoes large, different colors
- basil for garnish
- 1 pinch sea salt to garnish tomatoes
For the Toum (Garlic Sauce):
- 1 cup fresh garlic peeled and trimmed, with no green stems
- 1 cup water cold, enough to top off the garlic in the measuring cup
- 4 cups avocado oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 lemon medium, juiced
Instructions
Make the Toum
- Measure the garlic in a dry 1-cup measuring cup, then fill the cup to the top with cold water.
- Transfer the garlic and water to a food processor. Process for 1–2 minutes, until puréed. A food processor works best for this recipe.
- With the processor running, very slowly stream in the avocado oil. The mixture should thicken to a mayonnaise-like consistency.
- Add the salt and fresh lemon juice. If the toum is still runny, continue processing and add a little more lemon juice. If needed, whisk by hand to thicken.
Assemble and Bake the Tart
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place one sheet of phyllo dough on the parchment. Lightly brush it with melted butter or olive oil—though butter is preferred. Add another sheet and brush again. Repeat until all eight sheets are stacked.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, chopped basil, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons toum—or 3 grated garlic cloves—and salt to taste.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the phyllo, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Bake for 17–20 minutes, watching carefully after 15 minutes to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the tart to a platter or board. Top with the thinly sliced tomatoes, a pinch of salt, and chopped basil.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg