Tart for Lunch

35 min

4 servings

I made this tart a while ago when I had some friends coming over for lunch. I wanted to serve something light and easy and this tart was just the thing. The beauty of simple tarts like this is that everything can be prepped ahead of time and the tart can quickly be assembled and baked off before serving. It's perfect for easy lunches or as a showstopping side dish at any gathering.

My show-stopping Caprese Tart features a puff pastry crust topped with fresh and fragrant basil pesto, thick slices of mozzarella cheese and tomatoes.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Puff pastry 1 sheet
Pesto 3 tbsp
Tomatoes 3 pcs
Pine nuts 1 tbsp
Fresh mozzarella 2 balls (9 slices)
Olive oil 1 tsp
Fresh basil leaves
• Pesto Genovese Recipe
Basil: 80 g (3 oz, 2 cups packed)
Pine Nuts: 2 tbsp (15 g, 0.5 oz), lightly toasted (optional)
Garlic: 2 cloves (6 g, 0.2 oz)
Romano Cheese: 70 g (2.5 oz, ¾ cup grated) or Parmesan
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: 100 ml (3.4 fl oz, -½ cup)
Coarse Salt: ½ tsp (2-3 g), adjust to taste

Cooking Instructions

Crush garlic and salt into a paste.

Add pine nuts; grind until creamy.

Add basil in small batches; grind to a vibrant green paste.

Stir in cheese, then slowly add olive oil.

Adjust salt or oil for taste and consistency.

Chef's Note

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and crisp.