Side Dishes Starters/Snacks Lunch/Dinner Tomato And Mozzarella Tart

Serves : 4

Preparation Time: Ready in 25 Minutes

Tomato & Mozzarella Tart

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 sprigs basil, plus extra to serve
  • 2 packs sweet vine tomatoes, halved 
  • ¾ pack Jack’s grated mozzarella (120g)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 x 320g pack ready rolled puff pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 210°C, fan 190°C, gas mark 7.
  2. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
  3. Place basil sprigs in 4 separate corners.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  5. Top with cherry tomatoes, cut side up.
  6. Scatter the mozzarella over the tomatoes.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper.
  8. Cut the pastry into 4 rectangles to cover the piles of tomato and mozzarella.
  9. Lay over the top and press down gently.
  10. Prick the pastry with a fork and crimp down around the edges.
  11. Brush with beaten egg.
  12. Bake for 20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.
  13. Place a second tray on top and flip the tarts over.
  14. Serve with extra basil on top.