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Easy Tomato Tartlets with Puff Pastry

Crispy golden puff pastry topped with juicy tomatoes, melted cheese, garlic, and herbs. A fast, elegant, and delicious dinner ready in 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 6 tartlets
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tartlets
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 2-3 tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella or gruyere
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg for egg wash
Toppings
  • fresh basil optional
  • pesto or balsamic glaze optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Cut puff pastry into rectangles and score a border.
  3. Mix garlic with olive oil; brush onto pastry centers.
  4. Top with cheese and sliced tomatoes; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Brush pastry edges with egg wash.
  6. Bake 16–20 minutes until golden and puffed.
  7. Garnish with basil, pesto, or balsamic glaze.

Notes

Pat tomatoes dry to prevent soggy pastry.