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Tomato Basil Tart

August 8, 2019 38 Comments

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Overhead photo of tomato basil tart on parchment lined sheet

Peak summer tomato season calls for this savory Tomato Basil Tart! It’s a family favorite!

Overhead photo of tomato basil tart on parchment lined baking sheet

Hello folks!

Sorry I skipped out on ya this past Monday, but I decided I needed to take a much needed vacation day.

Tom and I spent Sunday boating and floating with friends. I so enjoyed being unplugged from everything, I thought why not sleep in on Monday and keep the party going?!

Tomatoes in a tart pan

But now that it’s back to business as usual here at the BHK, I’m serving up one of my summer favorites, my Tomato Basil Tart.

We’re at peak tomato season in the Garden State, so it’s the perfect time to whip this one up. What’s great about it is that it works well for any meal of the day.

Overhead photo of ingredients for tomato basil tart on a wooden board

Plump, juicy, summer-ripe tomatoes, a generous helping of fresh basil from the garden, eggs, milk with a bit of heavy cream for extra richness and shredded Swiss added to a flaky, butter filo crust makes for a tart to remember. Enjoy!

A few other tomato favorite recipes here at the BHK are my Linguine with Tomatoes, Basil and Brie, my Stuffed Tomatoes, and my Avocado and Tomato Salsa.

Overhead photo of tomato basil tart on parchment paper

 

A Few Cook’s Notes for Tomato Basil Tart Recipe:

I used four small to medium-ish tomatoes for this recipe. I sliced the top third of the tomatoes off to add to the tart. I added about 1/2 cup more of the tomatoes, seeded and cut into chunks.

The tart pan I used was 13 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ x 1″ high.

I placed the filled tart pan on a parchment-lined baking sheet before baking just in case there was any leaking issues.

I’ve also made this tart with gruyere cheese instead of swiss cheese.

5 from 16 votes
Overhead photo of tomato basil tart on a parchment lined baking sheet
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Tomato Basil Tart
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Peak summer tomato season calls for this savory Tomato Basil Tart! It's a family favorite!

Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Tart, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 481 kcal
Author: MaryAnn Dwyer
Ingredients
Crust
  • 8 sheets filo pastry
  • 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
Filling
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
  • 4 small to medium-ish vine ripe tomatoes
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
  • parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
Instructions
Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray tart pan with nonstick cooking spray. Brush one sheet of filo with melted butter. Top with another sheet and brush with butter. Continue to remaining sheets and butter. Place into prepared tart pan. Trim excess.

Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs. Add milk, heavy cream, basil, salt, pepper and oregano and continue to whisk until well combined.

  2. Spread the shredded Swiss in the tart pan. Top with the top third of the four tomatoes (as pictured). Sprinkle in 1/2 cup of seeded chopped tomatoes. (Save the remaining tomatoes for sandwiches.) Carefully pour the egg mixture over the cheese.

  3. Bake for 35 minutes until set and golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack to slightly cool. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts
Tomato Basil Tart
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 20g125%
Cholesterol 251mg84%
Sodium 638mg28%
Potassium 170mg5%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 1297IU26%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 308mg31%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. 2pots2cook says

    August 8, 2019 at 8:59 am

    Ç’est si bon MaryAnn :-)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 8, 2019 at 9:19 am

      Thanks so much Davorka!

      Reply
  2. Gerlinde @Sunnycovechef says

    August 8, 2019 at 9:19 am

    What a gorgeous photo Mary Ann. This tart is a feast for the eyes and and I am sure it tastes fantastic. I’m glad you took an extra vacation day. You deserve it.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 8, 2019 at 9:20 am

      Thanks so much Gerlinde! This is my favorite summer tart! Can’t beat the tomato/basil combination!

      Reply
  3. Marissa says

    August 8, 2019 at 10:38 am

    I’m so glad you enjoyed a long weekend, Mary Ann. You deserve it! And just looks at this beautiful tart! Such a wonderful way to enjoy summer peak tomatoes!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 8, 2019 at 11:16 am

      I’m really enjoying all the gorgeous Jersey tomatoes Marissa!

      Reply
  4. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    August 8, 2019 at 10:43 am

    Sometimes a little vacay is what we need! Hubby and I are taking one next week, actually! This beautiful tomato basil tart would be lovely to make while we are off. Perfect to enjoy on the deck while have a glass of vino :) Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 8, 2019 at 11:16 am

      Agreed Dawn! I needed it. This one is PERFECT with a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc!

      Reply
  5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    August 8, 2019 at 11:02 am

    Good for you taking the day off!!!! I’m so glad you had fun with friends and slept in!
    I can totally see why this tart is a family favorite – it looks absolutely incredible!!! This is definitely the prettiest tart I’ve ever seen, and I’d be willing to bet that it tastes even better than it looks! I can’t wait to try this! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 8, 2019 at 11:17 am

      Thanks so much Chey! This is a summer fave for sure at our house. I enjoy it for any meal really! Thanks for pinning.

      Reply
  6. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    August 8, 2019 at 11:26 am

    What a great looking tart, Mary Ann – this would be perfect for lunch with friends or an alfresco dinner outside at night with wine and a salad. Can’t wait to try this! Glad you took a day off to relax – we all need that these days!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 8, 2019 at 11:28 am

      Thanks so much Geraldine! I hope you give this tart a try! I know you’d love it! Hope you’re having a great summer.

      Reply
  7. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    August 8, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    So necessary to take a day off from time to time! Sounds like your weekend was lovely! And this tart – OMG! This stunner, crusty bread, a crisp white…Perfection! Shared! Have a great weekend, my friend!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 8, 2019 at 8:31 pm

      Thanks so much Annie! You too!

      Reply
  8. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    August 8, 2019 at 10:16 pm

    Annnnd now I’m craving tomatoes! This sounds incredible, Mary Ann! I HAVE to try it soon!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 9, 2019 at 9:06 am

      Hope you enjoy it Kelsie! It’s so easy!

      Reply
  9. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    August 9, 2019 at 12:07 am

    So glad you took some well-deserved down-time! It is summer, after all. And this tart was well worth the wait! It looks so flaky – I’d love to serve this with a side salad!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 9, 2019 at 9:07 am

      Perfect with a side salad Katherine. And a glass of wine, of course!

      Reply
  10. Leanne @ Crumb Top Baking says

    August 9, 2019 at 7:58 am

    Summer tomatoes with basil and eggs just speaks to me! Love this combo and the tart presentation is lovely! This would be perfect for brunch, lunch or brinner! Pinned and can’t wait to try this one! Happy weekend Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 9, 2019 at 9:07 am

      The flavor combination is always a winner, right Leanne? Hope you enjoy it. Happy weekend to you too!

      Reply
  11. sherry says

    August 9, 2019 at 8:08 am

    this looks very tasty.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 9, 2019 at 9:07 am

      Thanks Sherry! Happy weekend!

      Reply
  12. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    August 9, 2019 at 8:30 am

    Just beautiful and such a wonderful summer tart! Love the combination of Swiss cheese with the lovely tomatoes :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 9, 2019 at 9:08 am

      hanks Jennifer. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  13. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    August 9, 2019 at 9:52 am

    So delicious! Our tomatoes should be ready in the next week or two and I’m saving some to make this tart. It really is a perfect summer dish! I love the flaky crust and the cheesy filling!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 9, 2019 at 9:54 am

      Hope you enjoy it Kathy! Happy Friday!

      Reply
  14. Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl says

    August 9, 2019 at 10:12 am

    Mary Ann, this just looks divine! SO cheesy, so delicious and the tomatoes looks SO yummy!!! This would be perfect for brunch, an appetizer or an easy dinner!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 9, 2019 at 10:17 am

      Great for any meal for sure Haylie! Happy Friday!

      Reply
  15. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    August 10, 2019 at 3:15 am

    What a beautiful tart, Mary Ann! Tomato and Basil are definitely a match made in heaven :) This would be a beautiful addition to a brunch table!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 10, 2019 at 7:52 am

      Thanks so much Alex! Happy weekend!

      Reply
  16. Matt - Total Feasts says

    August 10, 2019 at 9:18 am

    I’ve just got a bumper pack of basil and tomatoes, and was trying to think of new ways to use them. Perfect timing, I’ve even got filo in the fridge it just he meant to be!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 10, 2019 at 9:23 am

      Yes!! Go for it Matt. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  17. Kevin says

    August 10, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    This tart looks amazing, could make this any time of the day!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 11, 2019 at 11:26 am

      Thanks Kevin! I’ve enjoyed it for all three meals!

      Reply
  18. Kankana Saxena says

    August 11, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    I bet the phyllo pasty sheets will make this tart not only crispy but light. This is perfect for weekend brunch menu. Love it.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      August 11, 2019 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks so much Kankana!

      Reply
  19. Ann says

    November 10, 2019 at 2:58 pm

    Just look at this! Yummy! I made this probably thousands of times for our parties that summer and always got rave reviews. I can’t but agree with you that tomato basil tart works well for any meal of the day. I could indeed enjoy it for all three meals. Not only is it delicious, it looks pretty and inviting.
    Thank you for sharing this! I’m so happy to have come across your awesome blog. Such treasure. Look forward to your new recipes.
    p.s. I’m a fan of the photos you take.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 10, 2019 at 3:18 pm

      So happy you found the blog too Ann! Sorry if you’ve encountered any issues accessing the blog the last few days. I’ve been making some changes and ran into a few issues! This is one of my favorite tarts for summer. Thanks so much for following!

      Reply

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