Ricotta tart smothered in cherry tomatoes, basil and a balsamic reduction

Blistered Cherry Tomato with Ricotta Tart

  • Recipe Type Food
  • Servings 4
  • Preparation Time Under 30 min
  • Total Time Under 1 Hour
  • Occasions Issue 2014 Winter

This Italian inspired appetizer comes to life when paired with a tangy Italian red wine.

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

1 pint cherry tomatoes

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup ricotta

1/4 cup grated parmesan

1/4 cup basil leaves

2 tbsp maple balsamic reduction

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry into a long rectangle.

3. Fold over the sides by 1/2-inch, creating a crust. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, on a parchment- or tin foil-lined baking sheet, spread out the tomatoes.

5. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

6. Roast 12 to 15 minutes until blistered but not burst.

7. Transfer the pastry shell to a serving platter.

8. Spread with ricotta followed by the Parmesan and blistered tomatoes.

9. Drizzle with the maple balsamic reduction.

10. Garnish with basil leaves, freshly cracked black pepper and sea salt.

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