Tomato Tart
A crispy crust with carmelized onions, rich cheese and fresh tomatoes. Sprinkle with fresh basil and you have a piece of summer at it's finest. @mostdeliciouslife.com
Ingredients
- 2 single pie crusts ***Use 2 store-bought pie crusts OR make a double recipe: pie crust
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard *optional
- 1-2 large onions
- 4 Tbsp butter
- salt & pepper
- 2 cups cheese -**use a mixture of any good melting cheese. I used smoked gouda and parmesan.
- fresh tomatoes **use any variety
- fresh basil
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Form dough for pie crust into a ball. On a floured surface, roll out into a large rectangle. Use rolling pin to lift onto a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.
- Form crust around the edges of the tart, Poke to dough with a fork all over.
- Spread the crust with mustard if desired.
- Slice the onions into half rings. Melt butter in large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the onions evenly over the crust.
- Grate the cheese and spread evenly over the onions.
- Slice tomatoes and lay over the cheese. If using grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half.
- Whisk the egg + 1Tbsp of water and brush over the crust.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped basil.
- Cool 15 minutes and cut into squares.