Italian Tomato and Cream Cheese Tart

6 servings

35 minutes

Tomato and cheese cream tart Italian style is a true symphony of Mediterranean aromas and flavors. The delicate dough infused with Italian spices serves as the base for a cream made from ricotta and goat cheese, giving the dish a velvety texture and a hint of spiciness. Sweet tomatoes caramelized in the oven reveal their rich flavor, complemented by notes of basil and a light peppery spice. This tart is a harmonious blend of fresh ingredients typical of Italian cuisine, where simplicity always meets depth of flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or light lunch, it can be served warm or cold, and paired with a glass of white wine transforms into a culinary delight that transports you to the cozy streets of sunny Italy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 392.6
• Proteins: 15.2g
• Fats: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 25.7g

Ingredients

• Wholemeal flour: 2 glass
• Italian spice mix: 1.5 tsp
• Olive oil: 75 ml
• Water: 120 ml
• Ricotta cheese: 1.5 glass
• Soft goat cheese: 90 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Basil leaves: 3 tbsp
• Tomatoes: 6 pc
• Sugar: 0.5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Prepare a round pan with low sides.

2. In a bowl, mix flour with 1 teaspoon of Italian spices, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of pepper, add 60 ml of olive oil and mix well. Slowly add ice water, not all at once, to bind the dough. Gently knead the dough for about 1-2 minutes and shape it into a disk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wholemeal flour: 2 glasss
   • Italian spice mix: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Olive oil: 75 ml
   • Water: 120 ml

3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it out slightly larger than the pan. Carefully place it in the pan and press down. Trim the excess from the edges.

4. In a large bowl, beat the ricotta, goat cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and chopped basil with a mixer until fluffy. Spread the mixture evenly on the bottom of the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ricotta cheese: 1.5 glass
   • Soft goat cheese: 90 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Basil leaves: 3 tablespoons

5. Slice the tomatoes into thin rounds and layer them evenly overlapping on the cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 6 pieces

6. Brush the top with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle first with sugar, then with the remaining Italian spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 75 ml
   • Sugar: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Italian spice mix: 1.5 teaspoon

7. Bake the tart for 25-30 minutes until the dough is golden and the tomatoes start to caramelize. Cool and cut into segments.