Heirloom Tomato & Blue Cheese Tart
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed according to package directions)
- 6 ounces blue cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon whole milk (or half-and-half)
- 2 -3 medium tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- Heat oven to 400.
- On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a circle a scant 1/4-inch thick and about 10 1/2 inches in diameter. Transfer it to a 9-inch tart pan. Pat into the bottom and sides and trim the edge so it's even with the rim. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, using a fork, crumble the cheese and mash together with the milk, starting with 1/2 tablespoon, until the consistency is spreadable but still has some lumps. May need up to 2 Tablespoons. Set aside.
- Slice tomatoes about 1/4-inch thick. Blot with paper towels to remove most of juices; set aside.
- Remove pastry from freezer. Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool about 15 minutes.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the pastry. Cover with the tomato slices in a tightly packed single layer. Sprinkle with the pepper and thyme and drizzle with the olive oil.
- Bake until the crust is deeper golden brown and the tomatoes have collapsed, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let stand for 20-30 minutes before serving.
- To serve, gently slide a knife around the edges, then remove the bottom and place the tart on a serving plate. Cut into wedges and serve warm or room temperature.
pastry, blue cheese, milk, tomatoes, pepper, fresh thyme, extra virgin olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/heirloom-tomato-blue-cheese-tart-325721 (may not work)