Love this tart and especially love the way it presents. It’s just so pretty, mouthwatering and the best news is how easy it comes together. You definitely get a big return on your efforts here. I use heirloom tomatoes, in a variety of colors because it has greater visual appeal. However, use whatever is available and you will not be disappointed. Additionally, if you’re feeling energetic, you could make your own marinated goat cheese and I do think that elevates things substantially.

I like to use a rectangular tart pan, however a round one works just as well and would obviously be a larger tart and serve more people. This is one recipe that I would not suggest doing ahead, because the pastry gets soggy if it sits too long. Pulling it out of the oven shortly before serving it would be best.

INGREDIENTS
1 package puff pastry sheets
several heirloom tomatoes, depending on the size of your tart pan
1 log herbed goat cheese or marinated goat cheese, room temperature
fresh basil, julienned for garnish
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
1 egg

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400º
Defrost the puff pastry, per package directions. Gently roll out the dough to fit your tart pan. See notes below. Next, spread a thin layer of the goat cheese on the pastry. Then place 1/4″ slices of your tomatoes in a slightly overlapping layer. If you have a bit more of the cheese, put a few dollops on top of the tomatoes. Add a tablespoon of water to the egg and whisk well. Brush the egg wash over the pastry edge, which gives the crust a nice color. Finally, sprinkle the tomatoes with kosher salt, freshly ground pepper and a drizzle of good olive oil.

Bake for 15-20 minutes. If the crust is browning too quickly, turn the oven down to 375º. When crust is golden brown and the tomatoes are slightly bubbly, remove from the oven. Let the tart sit for about five minutes, sprinkle with the basil, then cut and serve.

NOTES
You will most likely have to cut and paste a piece or two of the pastry to fit your pan. For my rectangular pan, I used only one sheet and needed to cut and paste a small section. Don’t try to roll too thinly to fit, just cut what you need to fill the spot and lightly press to seal together.