Easy Tomato And Cheese Tarts With Puff Pastry

These Easy Tomato and Cheese Tarts with Puff Pastry are perfect for a quick and simple lunch or dinner, picnics or appetizer.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry,defrosted according to your package instructions ((see note 1))
• 1 small/medium onion, finely sliced
• 1 Tablespoon oil (canola, olive or vegetable oil)
• 4 oz 1/2 cup cream cheese, room temp ((see note 2 for alternative))
• 1 cup (4oz) shredded cheese of choice ((I use a mix of mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan))
• Variety of tomatoes, sliced in 1/2 -inch (13mm) thickness ((see note 3))
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 Tablespoons melted butter
• Sesame seeds ((optional))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (fan 160°C)
2. 2Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking silicone mat.
3. 3Coat the onion slices with olive oil in a small bowl and set them aside.
4. 4Cut each sheet of pastry into 4 segments so you have 8 in total. (See note 4)
5. 5Transfer each pastry segment to the lined baking sheet at least 1 inch (2 ½ cm) apart.
6. 6If they can't all fit on a single baking sheet, simply work in batches, baking according to the amount of space you have in your oven.
7. 7Use a knife to make a border about half an inch (13mm) in from the edge of each pastry. Be careful not to cut all the way through the pastry.
8. 8Then, use a fork to gently pierce within the border of each pastry multiple times.
9. 9Evenly spread cream cheese at the center of each pastry square. Sprinkle a small portion of shredded cheese over the cream cheese layer.
10. 10Arrange the onion slices coated in oil, along with tomato slices or halves, on top of the shredded cheese layer.
11. 11Brush melted butter around the edges (border) of each pastry.
12. 12Sprinkle sesame seeds(if using over the brushed edges.
13. 13Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the puff pastry crust is golden brown on the bottom and cooked through.
14. 14--- Storage and reheating ---
15. 15Store: Cool completely before storing. These tarts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
16. 16Reheat: Reheat the tomato tarts in the oven at 350°F / 180°C (fan 160°C)Place the tarts on a baking sheet pan and bake until warmed through, about 5 to 10 minutes.
17. 17Freeze: I'd suggest not freezing this recipe since the tomatoes don't do so well with freezing and reheating.