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This Heirloom Tomato Cheddar Tart with Everything Spice is the best way to enjoy summer tomatoes and garden fresh herbs. Flaky puff pastry dough topped with homemade basil pesto, melty cheddar cheese, and fresh tomatoes with a light sprinkling of everything spice. So simple and easy, a true summertime delight. Finish with fresh basil, then simply slice, eat, and enjoy!
If there was ever a tomato tart to make, it’s this. Sometimes, or actually a lot of the time, the simplest recipes are the ones I find to be the most delicious. More times than not, simple recipes highlight a few good ingredients that make the dish really good.
With this tart, it’s all about fresh basil, summer tomatoes, and good sharp cheddar cheese. Basic ingredients, but when served together, completely delicious.
I’ve been making this recipe on repeat since I originally posted it back in 2016. At this point, it’s a tried and true summer staple. I don’t even need to look at the recipe to make it. It’s that simple and easy.
I make this whenever I’m short on time and/or have bought one too many tomatoes. Or even when the garden has an abundance of basil, as it does now.
I’ve always loved the combo of tomato and cheddar. It’s my childhood comfort food. It takes me back to the days of enjoying a melty tomato cheddar grilled cheese.
Start with the pastry. I use store-bought puff pastry to keep things fast. Roll the pastry, then top with basil pesto and sharp cheddar cheese.
I use the homemade basil pesto from the HBH Every Day cookbook. But you can, of course, use store-bought or your own homemade pesto. It all works as long as there’s plenty of fresh basil involved.
And now, into the oven the pastry goes.
For the tomatoes, the key is to find really good, really juicy heirloom tomatoes. Which is why summertime really is the very best time to make this. I like to use an array of colors: deep reds, orange, and even green.
As soon as the tart comes out of the oven, top with the fresh sliced tomatoes and high-quality olive oil. Then, if you enjoy the flavor, add a sprinkle of everything spice and sea salt.
And that’s it, simply slice and serve, soft and melty in the center, so delicious. Oh, and be sure to top with fresh basil leaves too!
Since the tomatoes are so fresh right now I love leaving them raw and allowing the heat from the tart to warm the tomatoes just slightly. If you have less flavorful tomatoes, the tart will be equally delicious if you bake the tomatoes onto the tart. This will give the tomatoes a touch more flavor.
It’s a little more like pizza then, but I don’t think anyone will be complaining.
Either way, the crust is flaky, and the cheese is crisp around the edges, yet soft and melty in the center. And the tomatoes with a touch of everything seasoning on top are so delicious.
Kind of fancy, but then not so fancy – the perfect mix of both! Enjoy!
Looking for other simple tomato recipes for summer? Here are a few ideas:
Spinach and Artichoke Pizza with Cheesy Bread Crust
Spinach and Artichoke Pita Grilled Cheese
One Pot Baked Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese
Lastly, if you make this Heirloom Tomato Cheddar Tart with Everything Spice, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Hey Tieghan!
I was just wondering if you stopped posting on the half baked harvest app? I love the app because it is so easy and convenient. I like to bookmark recipes I want to make. Just curious since it hasn’t been posted on since Friday last week.
Kristen
Hey Kristen!! No, I have not intentionally stopped posting on the app. I am not sure what is going on, but I will look into it right away, thanks for letting me know!! If the problem continues can you let me know?
Thank you and so sorry for the trouble!
Hey Tieghan!
Thanks for responding. It seems to be working again now because the posts are up.
Thanks again, and I’ll let you know if I experience anymore trouble.
Kristen
Awesome!! Hope all continues to work!
Heck Yes I’m totally with you on more tomatoes! I had a picture in my mind about your conversation, it’s just like my hubby would not understand why and then I would say, whatever, just do it lol And I totally get you, these pretty babies need to be the star! I can so make this simple yet beautiful dish. ?
Haha exactly!! They’re the best!!
Thanks Sheila!!
Congratulations for all the nominations, so happy for you! And those tomatoes though 😉
(: Thank you Rhian!!
Holy cheddar!! LOVE this!
Thank you!!
To be honest with you, I want MORE tomatoes! I don’t feel like there are enough tomato recipes this year. Basically, I want to turn into a bright purpley tomato before summer ends. And yes, tomatoes + cheddar tart = my breakfast/lunch/dinner, kthxbye
Haha! YES, me to!! I never want the season to end!!
Thanks Amanda!!
I wish I could find tomatoes that nice! Also, this tart looks spectacular.
Thank you Morgan!
Wow! So simple yet so appealing! I think you have sorted out my Sunday lunch (and probably dinner… the leftovers are always the best part!
xx,
E.
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Thank you!! I hope you love it!!
tomatoes for DAYS!!! I can’t get enough and don’t care who knows 😉
You and I both!!
Thanks Christine!
Heirloom Tomatoes! Wow. I Need to buy some as well. Looks so amazing good. I will grow my own tomatoes next year and can’t wait. In the meantime I Need to buy them in the store. Such a great Weekend recipe. Thank you.
Thank you!! Growing them will be amazing!! Hope you love the tart!! Thank you!
Love how you kept the tomatoes raw, especially since you’re using heirlooms, they are jewels on their own. Bring on as many tomato recipes as you want. I’m all in for as many as I can eat while the season lasts!
Thank you!! So happy you agree!! I can’t get enough of them!
These tomatoes are spectacular! where on earth did you find these? so beautiful!!
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Ah, thank you!! I got them at a food stand down the road from me!! They’re perfect!
Yea so I’m all over this tart with unbaked tomatoes, I haven’t had a real good tomato yet this summer and that’s real sad, and I’m from New Jersey. I better remedy that real fast.
So happy you like the tart!! Thats seriously sad to hear!! You need to get out and find some good ones!! Maybe make this when you do ?
Haha, I’m still laughing at the tomato filming argument ’cause that’s like the story of my life. I know exactly what you mean about loving to photograph colorful and natural foods, they’re the best. Also the best…this TART! I am so loving each piece of it, especially the everything spice on top, YUM!
It was seriously funny! We did spend A lot of time with them though (:
Thanks Tori, so happy you like the tart!
I think tomatoes my be my new favorite veggie. So pretty. This is gorgeous!!
Seriously mine too, they’re just so pretty!
OMG, I already see myself eating this tart! Yummy yummy!
Yay! Hope you love it!!