Ripe heirloom tomatoes are the heart of this easy savoury tart. They’re briefly cooked with honey, balsamic vinegar, basil and thyme, then tucked into puff pastry with Parmesan and breadcrumbs and baked until the pastry is golden. Fresh buffalo mozzarella goes on after baking, adding a cool, creamy contrast to the warm tomatoes.

Why You’ll Love This Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella Tart

It makes the most of ripe tomatoes.: Baking brings out the sweetness of heirloom tomatoes, while balsamic vinegar and honey add a sweet-tart note.
Puff pastry keeps it easy.: Frozen puff pastry gives the tart a crisp, flaky base without the work of making pastry from scratch.
The buffalo mozzarella stays fresh and creamy.: Adding the mozzarella after the tart comes out of the oven keeps its soft texture and milky flavour intact.

Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella Tart

Roasted heirloom tomatoes, Parmesan and buffalo mozzarella on crisp puff pastry with basil, thyme and a touch of balsamic and honey.

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Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil divided
3 tbsp liquid honey
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
10 medium-sized heirloom tomatoes (approx.)
1 bunch basil
4 sprigs thyme divided
½ pkg frozen puff pastry thawed
¼ cup breadcrumbs
¾ cup grated Parmesan
1 ball buffalo mozzarella in water sliced or whole
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Place oven rack in bottom third of oven. Preheat oven to 400°F. In large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of the oil, honey and balsamic vinegar over medium heat, stirring to combine. Add tomatoes, half of the basil and 3 thyme sprigs. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, turning tomatoes over halfway through cooking.
Line pie plate with parchment paper; arrange puff pastry, pressing into edges. Sprinkle bottom with breadcrumbs and Parmesan; top with tomatoes.
Bake until crust is browned and tomatoes are cooked through, about 30 minutes.
To serve, arrange mozzarella, sliced or whole, remaining thyme and remaining basil on top. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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