If you’re searching for a delightful and mouthwatering dish that seamlessly combines the sweetness of caramelized onions, the rich nuttiness of Gruyere cheese, and the tangy freshness of tomatoes, look no further than the Caramelized Onion, Gruyere Cheese, and Tomato Tart made with flaky puff pastry. This indulgent savory tart is a versatile treat that can be served as an appetizer, a light lunch, or even a stunning centerpiece for your dinner table.
Why you will love this tart:
Caramelized onions: Duh. Everyone loves them. In fact, you can use leftover caramalized onions to make this tart.
Gruyere cheese: With its distinct nutty taste, this cheese adds a layer of richness and depth to the tart.
Cherry tomatoes: Available year round, these little tasty tomatoes burst with flavor!
Frozen Puff Pastry: serves as the foundation for this culinary masterpiece, and its light, buttery layers are what make this tart so irresistibly flaky and crispy. High-quality store-bought versions are readily available and work wonderfully well for this recipe, saving you precious time in the kitchen.
Garlic Oil & Italian Seasoning: Simple, and flavorful way to add additional flavor to the creamy cheese, sweet onion and bright tomato flavor of this tart.
Serve the Caramelized Onion, Gruyere Cheese, and Tomato Tart warm or at room temperature, cut into elegant slices or squares. The tart pairs wonderfully with a simple green salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette, offering a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the dish.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night at home, this savory tart is sure to impress your guests and loved ones with its scrumptious taste and stunning presentation. So, embrace your inner chef and indulge in the art of creating this delectable Caramelized Onion, Gruyere Cheese, and Tomato Tart with puff pastry for an unforgettable culinary experience. Bon appétit!
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Cookie sheet
- pan
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 1 Red onion Large
- 1 tablespoon Garlic olive oil
- 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese freshly grated
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 8 ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Dried
Instructions
Prepare Onions and Tomatoes.
- Slice red onion. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet. Sauté onions on medium heat, stirring occasionally, till medium brown. Cover and allow to steam on low heat. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Allow to sit while preparing pastry.
Prepare Puff Pastry:
- Pre heat oven to 400 F.
- Put a piece of parchment paper on sheet pan. Place puff pastry in center. Use sharp knife to score (do not cut all the way through) about one inch around outside
- Use a fork, and generously poke holes all over the center section.
- Bake for 10 minutes, turning pan half way through.
- Pull pastry out of oven, and take the flat part of a fork and smash middle that has puffed up down.
Put Tart together:
- Brush center of pastry with garlic oil. Spread shredded gruyer cheese in center. Sprinkle with herbs.
- Place onions over top of cheese. Sprinkle 1/2 of the freshly shredded parmesan over onions.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, cut side up. Add a few grinds of fresh pepper, and top with remaining parmesan cheese.
- Bake for a total of 30 minutes, turning half way through. If side crust is getting brown, and tomatoes have not quite cooked, cover lightly with foil.
- When tart is done, allow to rest for at least 5 minutes.Use parchment to pick up tart, and move to a cutting, and serving board, and slide out the parchment. Use a sharp knife to cut into 4 squares.
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Oven temp!?
Katie,
Thank you for pointing out that I left that out! 400 F Thank you so much!