Tomato Basil Bliss Tart using a Thermomix
Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31
(4.9)
Preparation time
42 min
Total time
105 min
Servings
6
Calories / Serving
391 Cals
Difficulty
Average
Tomato pie is the culinary equivalent of a warm hug on a plate, originating from the sunny fields of Provence where tomatoes reign supreme. This delightful dish combines a flaky, buttery crust with a luscious filling of caramelized onions, creamy clotted cream, and ripe tomatoes, all topped with a sprinkle of mozzarella and aromatic herbs. Legend has it that tomato pie was created by resourceful farmers who wanted to make the most of their bountiful harvests. It's a dish that celebrates simplicity and flavor, perfect for a summer picnic or a cozy dinner at home. Just remember, the only thing better than one slice is two—or three if no one's watching!
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 125 g Salted butter
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 50 g Water
- 200 g Whipping cream
- 2 Eggs
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 500 g Tomato
- 20 g Fresh basil
Steps
Shortcrust Pastry
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 125 g of salted butter, 1 pinch(es) of salt in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 50 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
- Flatten the dough into a disc.
- Wrap in clingfilm.
- Setaside the dough in a fridge during 30min.
Tomato Basil Filling
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a mixing bowl.
- Add 200 g of whipping cream, 2 eggs, 50 g of parmesan cheese, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the mixing bowl.
- Whisk together.
- Setaside the preparation content in a container.
Assembling and Baking
- Roll out the chilled Shortcrust Pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Carefully place the pastry into a tart tin. Trim the edges and prick the base with a fork.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C.
- Bake the pastry blind (with baking paper and weights) for 15 minutes.
- Remove the baking paper and weights.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 5min.
- Bake for another 5 minutes until the pastry is lightly golden.
- Transfer the content of the container on a baking tray.
- Place 500 g of tomato on the baking tray.
- Sprinkle 20 g of fresh basil on the baking tray.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 25min.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown.
- Let the tart cool slightly before serving.
- Serve Warm.
