Heirloom Tomato and Herb Tart
 
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound assorted small to medium heirloom tomatoes, cut crosswise into ¼-inch-thick slices, seeds removed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
  • 1 (5.2-ounce) package garlic and herbs cheese*, softened
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (not extra-virgin)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • Garnish: finely shredded Parmesan cheese, fresh oregano leaves, fresh rosemary, chopped green onion
Instructions
  1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Arrange tomatoes on prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and let stand for 30 minutes. Thoroughly pat dry.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°. Line another rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry and roll into a 13×10-inch rectangle. Using a small sharp knife, score a ¾-inch border around rectangle; transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together softened cheese, green onion, and Parmesan. Using a small offset spatula, gently spread cheese mixture over pastry, staying within border.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together oregano, oil, and rosemary; add tomatoes, tossing to combine. Arrange tomatoes over cheese mixture, overlapping slightly if needed. Brush egg over pastry border.
  6. Bake until pastry is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Garnish with Parmesan, oregano, rosemary, and green onion, if desired.
Notes
*We used Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Gournay Cheese.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/heirloom-tomato-and-herb-tart-recipe/