Tomato and Mozarella Pastry Tart

Two sheets of puff pastry tonight – one for dinner, and one for dessert! This turned out to be a simple, elegant meal. Serve with a green salad, and you’re there!
Start to finish: 1 hr +/-

Ingredients
  • 1 sheet of puff pastry
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • 4 oz fresh Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large tomato
  • 5-6 fresh basil leaves
Directions
  1. Defrost pastry sheet as directed.
  2. Quarter the tomato vertically, then slice quarters as thinly as possible.
  3. Slice the cheese into very thin slivers
  4. Julienne the basil leaves.
  5. Using a well-floured surface, roll the sheet lightly to about 1/2 the size again of the original.
  6. Twist the edges to form a rim (about 1/4 inch high) around the entire pastry.
  7. Place on a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet
  8. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese
  9. Spread the tomatoes in one layer on the pastry
  10. Top with cheese and basil leaves
  11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  12. Let sit for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
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