Tomato Tart with Whipped Feta and Balsamic Glaze

This is one of those recipes that looks like it took effort, but really didn’t. Store-bought puff pastry does all the heavy lifting, while a quick whipped feta spread (with herbs and a little heat) adds a creamy, salty base that makes you feel like you’re eating something fancy — even if it’s just Tuesday and you haven’t done groceries in a week. Cherry tomatoes get roasted just enough to burst a little, and the whole thing gets finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a pinch of flaky salt, because obviously.

It’s perfect as a summer appetizer, a light lunch, or something you bring to a gathering and casually act like you “just threw it together.” Serve it warm or at room temp, preferably with a glass of chilled wine and absolutely no timeline.

Tomato Tart with Whipped Feta and Balsamic Glaze

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Yield: 4-6

Author: Courtney Lay

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Flaky puff pastry, a creamy herbed feta spread, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This tart looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Flaky sea salt, to finish
• Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
• Olive oil, for brushing

Herb Feta Spread

• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly score a 1-inch border around the edge with a knife (don’t cut all the way through), and prick the center all over with a fork. Brush the border with olive oil.
2. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
3. In a food processor, combine the feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, basil, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spread the whipped feta mixture evenly over the center of the puff pastry, staying inside the border. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, cut-side up, pressing them lightly into the spread.
5. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with flaky salt just before serving.