Easy Tomato Ricotta Tart
A delightful tart featuring heirloom tomatoes and creamy ricotta cheese, all wrapped in flaky phyllo dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 roll phyllo dough (about 21 sheets)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 ¼ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped, plus more for topping)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (chopped, plus more for topping)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 ½ to 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes (sliced to ¼-inch thickness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the phyllo dough by laying it out and covering it with a damp towel. Use about 6 sheets for the base, brushing each with olive oil.
- Make your ricotta mixture by combining ricotta, basil, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble your tart by placing the phyllo in a tart pan and spreading the ricotta mixture evenly over it. Layer the tomato slices on top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes to encourage caramelization.
- Season the tomatoes with extra salt and pepper.
- Bake the tart for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh basil and chives before serving.
Notes
This tart can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Bake fresh when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tomato Tart, Ricotta Tart, Vegetarian Dish
Find it online: https://sprinklespoon.com/easy-tomato-ricotta-tart/