Tomato and Mozzarella Tarts with Rocket Pesto

Handmade rough puff pastry tarts topped with rocket pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes, baked until golden and garnished with basil.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1208 kcals 4832.1 kcals
Carbohydrates 52.6 grams 210.5 grams
Fat 98.8 grams 395.2 grams
Protein 27.1 grams 108.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
250
g
Butter
Very cold, cut into small cubes
200
g
Mozzarella
Sliced
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Free-range, beaten
GrainsCereals
250
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
125
ml
Water
Ice cold
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
0.5
clove
1
tbsp
Pine Nuts
Toasted
1
handful
Basil
Fresh, to serve
OilsFats
8
tbsp
Olive Oil
For pesto
25
ml
Olive Oil
For drizzling
Vegetables
150
g
Tomatoes
Fresh, sliced

Steps

  • Place flour on a work surface and make a well in the center.
  • Work butter and salt into the flour until combined but with visible butter lumps.
  • Mix in iced water gradually to form a rough dough.
  • Roll the dough into a ball, wrap in film, and chill for 20 minutes.
  • Roll dough into a 40x20cm rectangle, fold into three, and turn.
  • Repeat the folding and turning process once more.
  • Wrap the pastry and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Roll into a 40x20cm rectangle, fold into three, and turn again.
  • Repeat the fold and turn for a total of four turns.
  • Wrap and chill the pastry for at least 30 minutes.
  • Blend rocket, garlic, pine nuts, and oil into a fine puree.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Roll pastry to 2mm thickness and cut into six 12cm discs.
  • Place pastry discs on a lined baking tray brushed with cold water.
  • Spread 10ml of pesto on each disc, leaving a 1cm border.
  • Top with mozzarella and tomatoes, drizzle with oil, and brush edges with egg yolk.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the pastry is golden-brown.
  • Garnish with additional pesto and fresh basil leaves to serve.