Tarta Rústica de Tomates Heirloom, Queso de Cabra Batido y Miel de Romero

This recipe for Rustic Heirloom Tomato Tart, Whipped Goat Cheese, and Rosemary Honey combines savory tart with tomatoes, whipped goat cheese, and rosemary honey. It's a delicious option to prepare at home and share at a special meal without overcomplicating things.

Ingredients

For the dough

• 2½ cups of wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon of fine salt
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 225 g of unsalted butter, very cold and cut into cubes
• 6 to 8 tablespoons of ice water
• 1 beaten egg, for brushing

For the filling

• 5 heirloom tomatoes of different colors, cut into ½ cm thick slices
• 250 g soft goat cheese
• 100 g cream cheese, at room temperature
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 2 cucharadas de crema para batir
• 2 cucharadas de cebollín finamente picado
• Zest of 1 yellow lemon
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the rosemary honey

• ¼ cup honey
• 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar

Para terminar

• Fresh basil leaves
• Microgreens
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Flaky salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Step-by-step preparation

Step 1: Prepare the dough

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Add the cold butter and work with a pastry cutter or your fingertips until a coarse crumb-like texture is obtained.
3. Gradually add the ice water until a dough forms. Do not over-knead it.
4. Form a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2: Prepare the tomatoes

1. Place the tomato slices on a tray covered with paper towels.
2. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
3. Let them rest for 20 minutes.
4. This step will remove excess moisture and prevent the tart base from getting soggy.
5. Carefully dry with another sheet of paper towel.

Step 3: Prepare the cheese

1. In a food processor or with a mixer, combine:
2. the goat cheese,
3. the cream cheese,
4. the heavy cream,
5. the Parmesan,
6. the chives,
7. the lemon zest,
8. the thyme,
9. salt and pepper.
10. Beat until a completely smooth and light mixture is obtained.
11. Reserva.

Step 4: Prepare the honey

1. In a small saucepan, place the honey along with the rosemary sprig.
2. Heat over very low heat for 3 minutes, without letting it boil.
3. Remove the rosemary.
4. Add the white balsamic vinegar and mix.
5. Reserva.

Step 5: Form the tart

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Roll out the dough forming a circle of approximately 35 cm.
3. Transfer it to a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Spread the cheese mixture, leaving a free border of approximately 5 centimeters.
5. Arrange the tomatoes, alternating colors to form an attractive design.
6. Fold the edges towards the center in a rustic manner.
7. Brush the edge with the beaten egg.

Step 6: Bake

1. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is deeply golden and crispy.
2. Remove from the oven.
3. Deja reposar 10 minutos.

Step 7: Presentation

1. Lightly drizzle the tomatoes with the rosemary honey.
2. Add fresh basil leaves.
3. Place some microgreens.
4. Finish with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil, flaky salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
5. Serve warm.

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