Tomato, Black Olive, and Ricotta Puff Tarts
These light and flavorful tarts are perfect for summer, featuring creamy ricotta, tangy black olives, and sweet tomatoes atop flaky puff pastry. With their bright colors and satisfying flavors, they make an excellent main dish, or a delightful addition to any salad for a quick and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 6 tarts 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
(Makes 6 tarts)
- 320g puff pastry sheet
- 150g ricotta cheese, well drained
- 50g pitted black olives, sliced
- 15g fresh oregano, leaves chopped
- 4 tbsp black olive tapenade or red pesto
- 300g red tomatoes, sliced
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Puff Pastry
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 6 equal rectangles. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
Step 2: Prepare the Base
Use a knife to score a 1 cm border around the edge of each pastry rectangle, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Spread 1 tablespoon of black olive tapenade or red pesto onto the center of each rectangle, staying within the border.
Step 3: Assemble the Tarts
Spoon the drained ricotta evenly across the tarts, spreading gently with the back of a spoon.
Arrange the tomato slices over the ricotta, slightly overlapping if needed.
Sprinkle the sliced black olives and chopped oregano over the top.
Step 4: Bake the Tarts
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and crisp, and the tomatoes are slightly caramelized.
Step 5: Serve
Remove the tarts from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with a fresh salad or enjoy as a standalone snack.
Notes
- These tarts can be served warm or at room temperature, making them perfect for a variety of occasions.
- If you don’t have black olive tapenade, you can substitute with red pesto, which adds a similar depth of flavor.
- For a more rustic look, feel free to fold the edges of the pastry over the filling rather than keeping them as a rectangle.
- You can add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for an extra touch of sweetness when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg