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Square tart inspired by Tian Provençal, topped with alternating rows of sliced tomatoes, zucchini, and yellow squash, garnished with chopped herbs, on a parchment-lined surface.
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French Tian Provençal Tart

An incredibly simple tart with fresh ingredients, inspired by my favorite French boulangerie. It's a summer mainstay!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 4 ounces crème fraîche (about ½ cup)
  • 1 zucchini thinly sliced
  • 1 summer squash thinly sliced
  • 3 plum tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 bunch fresh basil torn or fresh oregano, chopped
  • coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • olive oil

Instructions

Prep

  • Preheat oven to 400℉ and line two baking sheets with parchment or spray with cooking spray.
  • Place one thawed puff pastry sheet on each prepared baking sheet. Gently roll each sheet until the fold lines disappear. Using a sharp knife, score a 1-inch border around the edges of each pastry, being careful not to cut all the way through. Prick the center of the pastry several times with a fork, leaving the border untouched.
  • In a small bowl combine crème fraîche and 1 tablespoon chopped herbs.

Assembling the Tart

  • Spread ¼ cup of the herbed crème fraîche inside the scored puff pastry border. Arrange the sliced vegetables over the crème fraîche, beginning and ending with tomato slices. Alternate the zucchini, summer squash, and tomatoes until the center of each pastry is covered.
  • Season with coarse sea salt, black pepper, and Parmesan. Lightly drizzle or brush the vegetables and exposed pastry borders with olive oil.

Baking the Tart

  • Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the tart is golden brown and nicely puffed around the edges. I begin checking at about 16 minutes. Garnish with remaining chopped herbs and an additional sprinkling of sea salt and pepper. Then, slice and enjoy!

Notes

For an added touch, drizzle an herb-infused olive oil over the tart!

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g