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Roasted Tomato and Basil Tart (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Rest Time: 60 mins Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Servings 4
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

A pastry tart topped with roasted tomatoes and fresh basil

Ingredients
    For the pastry:
  • 120 g dairy free spread
  • 300 g gluten free plain flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 120 ml cold water
  • For the filling:
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 4 tbsp dairy free cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp dairy free cheese (grated)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 egg yolk
  • fresh basil
  • salt and pepper (for seasoning)
  • 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions
  1. Weigh out the dairy free spread and then place in the freezer for 15 minutes to make sure it is really cold
  2. Cut into cubes
  3. Place the flour, salt and dairy free spread in a food processor
  4. Pulse about 5 times so the dairy free spread is broken up but still visible
  5. Turn the food processor on so it is running on a low setting
  6. Gradually pour in the cold water
  7. Scoop into a ball, wrap in cling film and leave to chill in the fridge for an hour (it will stay fresh in the fridge for about 5 days in case you want to make in advance)
  8. Preheat the oven to 180 oC
  9. Place the tomatoes, garlic and a drizzle of oil into a casserole dish and roast in the oven for 10 minutes
  10. Roll out until the dough is about 5mm thick
  11. Cut into 4 equal sized rectangles and place on a lined baking sheet
  12. Lightly score a border 1 cm from the edge of each rectangle
  13. Prick the middle with a fork
  14. Bake for 8 minutes then remove from the oven and press down the middle rectangle, this will give you room to fill the tart
  15. Mix together the egg yolk, the cream cheese, oregano, grated cheese and seasoning
  16. Divide among the tarts and top with the roasted tomatoes
  17. Brush the pastry edges with the beaten egg
  18. Return to the oven or 10 minutes or until the pastry is golden
  19. Add some fresh basil before serving
Keywords: basil, pastry, tomatoes