Tomato Parmesan Tart

Ingredients:

For the Parmesan Dough:

• 200g flour (type 550)
• 100g butter
• 50g grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Pinch of ground pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2-3 tbsp crème fraîche
• Optional: 1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon milk

For the Red Pesto:

• 300 cherry tomatoes
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp icing sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• Pepper to taste
• Oregano, marjoram, and basil as desired
• 4-5 tbsp olive oil
• 60g Parmesan
• 50g pine nuts
• Handful of basil
• Some salt and pepper

For the Filling:

• 300g cherry tomatoes
• 100g mozzarella
• 50g Parmesan
• Handful of basil
• 2 tsp olive oil
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 tsp powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oven-Baked Tomatoes:

• Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes.
• Place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper or aluminum foil, skin side down.
• Press garlic cloves next to the tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with icing sugar, salt, pepper, and herbs.
• Dry in a preheated oven at 100-120°C for at least 1 hour.
• Leave to dry further overnight in an open oven.
• Roast pine nuts and grate Parmesan.
• Combine roasted tomatoes, garlic, icing sugar, salt, pepper, herbs, olive oil, Parmesan, pine nuts, and basil.
• Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

2. Make the Parmesan Dough:

• Combine flour, butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
• Gradually add crème fraîche until a dough forms.
• Rest the dough briefly.
• Roll out between two strips of cling film.
• Place in a greased dish and let it rest.

3. Blind Bake the Dough:

• Preheat oven to 200°C.
• Bake the dough blind (weighted down with baking beans or parchment paper) for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

4. Assemble the Tart:

• Halve the cherry tomatoes and mix with basil, salt, and pepper.
• Spread Red Pesto on the baked dough.
• Add mozzarella, then the tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle with icing sugar and Parmesan.

5. Bake the Tart:

• Bake at 200°C for 30-40 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden.

Optional:

• If you prefer, omit the Red Pesto.
• Whisk 1 egg with cheese and cream, season, and pour onto the dough before adding the filling.

Enjoy your delicious Parmesan Tart!