Boursin Cheese Tomato Tart
Looking for a super simple appetizer or lunch for the summer? This Boursin Cheese Tomato Tart has only 6 ingredients and is absolutely delicious and simple to make!
Buttery puff pastry topped with creamy garlic and herb Boursin cheese, layered with juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes and a touch of fresh thyme. Baked until golden and flaky, this savory tart is the perfect blend of crisp pastry and rich, tangy flavor—ideal as an appetizer, brunch dish, or light lunch.
For this tart I used heirloom tomatoes, but you can use whatever tomatoes you have on hand. Getting store bought puff pastry simplifies this dish and makes the nicest flakiest crust.
I served this tomato tart alongside a summer vegetable strata (recipe coming soon) and it was a simple, yet delicious menu for a weekday morning hangout! I could totally see this being served as an appetizer for a dinner party or cocktail party or as a lunch alongside some different salads! It’s truly a versatile dish.
The main components of this Boursin Cheese Tomato Tart are:
- Puff pastry: Puff pastry is one of the most versatile ingredients to keep in your freezer. Next time you are at the store, grab a box (they are in the freezer section!). Puff pastry serves as the dough/base and it makes for a flakey and delicious dough for the tart!
- Boursin cheese: Boursin cheese is a soft, creamy, and spreadable French cheese known for its rich texture and flavorful herbs. It’s typically made from Gournay cheese (a type of fresh, mild cow’s milk cheese) and blended with ingredients like garlic, fine herbs, shallots, or black pepper. Trust me when I say, it is SO GOOD.
- Tomatoes: Heirloom tomatoes are so pretty, and love when there’s an assortment of color BUT they are not necessary, you can use whatever tomato you have (except the small cherry tomatoes) – you’re just going to want to make sure that after you thinly slice the tomatoes you place them on some paper towels to remove moisture so the tart doesn’t end up soggy!
- Basil: Tomatoes and basil are a perfect match! You’re going to want to roll the basil up together and slice them into ribbons, aka chiffonade!
Boursin Cheese Tomato Tart
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
Buttery puff pastry topped with creamy garlic and herb Boursin cheese, layered with juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes and a touch of fresh basil. Baked until golden and flaky, this savory tart is the perfect blend of crisp pastry and rich, tangy flavor—ideal as an appetizer, brunch dish, or light lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, defrosted
- 1–2 tablespoons of all purpose flour
- 4 oz of Boursin (garlic and fine herb) cheese (about 3/4 of a round)
- 1 tablespoon of water
- 3–5 tomatoes, I used two large heirloom tomatoes and one smaller tomato for my tart, slice the tomatoes as thin as you can while still maintaining their shape. Use a serrated knife!
- 1 Tablespoon of basil, rolled up and cut in ribbons
- 1 egg, whisked
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Grab your sliced tomatoes and leave them on some paper towels and gently pat them dry to release some of their moisture!
- Lightly spray a baking sheet with whatever spray you have and set aside.
- While the tomatoes are on the paper towels, sprinkle some flour on a clean surface and place the puff pastry on it and sprinkle a little bit of flour over the puff pastry dough and roll the dough using a rolling pin. I like to make the dough around 9 x 12 inches, but it doesn’t have to be exact!
- Gently transfer the puff pastry to the prepared baking sheet.
- Using a knife, lightly draw a rectangle with your knife, leaving a small crust for the tart (look at pictures above). Then grab a fork, and stab the center of the pastry dough, where the cheese and tomatoes will go. (Refer to above picture.)
- Using a small bowl, mix the Boursin cheese with 1 tablespoon of water and combine well.
- Spread the cheese mixture all along the middle of the puff pastry, try not to get the mixture on the sides where the crust will be! I like to use and offset spatula for this step!
- Gently arrange tomatoes over the cheese spread and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the tomatoes and a few grinds of fresh black pepper.
- Brush the whisked egg wash over the entire crust of the tart (the part that doesn’t have the cheese or tomatoes).
- Bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Checking at around 20 minutes to see if it is nicely browned!
- Once the tart is out of the oven, sprinkle the basil over it and some parmesan cheese (if you have it, but totally optional)!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 22
- Category: Appetizer
Kitchen items used for this recipe:
- Nordic Ware baking sheets: I’ve been using these baking sheets for the last two years and they’ve held up so well! The pack I got comes in 3 different sizes and they’re so nice to have!
- Offset spatula: I use this tool so much, it makes spreading the cheese so simple, and is also great for spreading things like frosting!
- Pastry brush: This comes so handy when brushing the egg wash over the crust! A must-have for your kitchen!
Julie
Hi there! I’m Julie, a proud wife and mom of three incredible girls who keep me on my toes. Since 2018, I’ve embraced the role of stay-at-home mom, and I’m passionate about making the most of every moment with my little ones. Whether it’s planning fun at-home activities, hosting lively parties, or organizing playdates, I love creating memories without breaking the bank. I live in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, where I get to enjoy the charm of suburban life while still being close enough to the excitement of the city. Before becoming a full-time mom, I worked in Washington, D.C., in the policy field. While I’ve transitioned from that world to one filled with toddler tantrums and DIY crafts, my love for organizing, planning, and making things work on a budget has never wavered. Here, I’ll share tips, ideas, and inspiration for making family life not only affordable but fun and memorable. From crafting low-cost party ideas to simple home projects, my goal is to help busy parents like you create lasting moments without the stress. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you find some ideas you can use in your own home!
One Comment
Elizabeth Selmo
I’m dying over how beautiful those tomatos look and can’t wait to try this recipe!