Giant Tomato Rose Puff Pastry Tart
This stunning tart looks like it belongs in a gourmet bakery, perfect for summer.
Ingredients:
Puff Pastry
1 sheet all-butter puff pastry
1 egg, beaten
Whipped Garlic Feta
200 g feta cheese
100 g cream cheese
60 g Greek yogurt
2 garlic cloves, roasted
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
Tomato Rose
4–5 large ripe heirloom tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
30 g grated Parmesan
Finish
Fresh basil leaves
Flaky sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
The fragrance of roasted tomatoes, garlic, buttery pastry, and herbs fills the kitchen with the aroma of a Mediterranean café in summer.
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2️⃣ Blend the feta, cream cheese, yogurt, roasted garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice until silky smooth.
3️⃣ Cut the puff pastry into one large square and lightly score a border.
4️⃣ Spread the whipped garlic feta evenly over the center.
5️⃣ Slice the tomatoes paper-thin using a sharp knife or mandoline.
6️⃣ Roll a few slices together to create the center of the rose.
7️⃣ Continue wrapping additional tomato slices around the center until a giant rose forms.
8️⃣ Carefully place the tomato rose onto the feta layer.
9️⃣ Brush the tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme and Parmesan.
🔟 Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the pastry is deeply golden and the tomatoes are lightly roasted.
1️⃣1️⃣ Finish with basil, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper before serving.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Medium
