Jersey Tomato and Basil Tart with Jersey Milk Ricotta

A celebration of summer in New Jersey! This savory tart features sweet Jersey tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, and creamy ricotta made with Jersey milk, all nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. The Jersey Royal potatoes add a subtle earthiness to the filling.

Prep Time

25 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

575 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£2.18/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1.5cupsAll-Purpose Flour(Plus more for dusting)

£0.25

10tablespoonsJersey Butter(Cold, unsalted, cut into cubes)

£1.50

5tablespoonsIce Water(Add gradually until dough comes together)

0.5teaspoonSalt

£0.01

15ouncesJersey Milk Ricotta Cheese(Whole milk ricotta, preferably drained in a cheesecloth-lined sieve for at least 30 minutes.)

£3.50

1wholeLarge Egg(Beaten lightly)

£0.30

0.3cupGrated Parmesan Cheese

£1.20

0.3cupFresh Basil Leaves(Chopped, plus extra for garnish)

£1.00

1.5poundsJersey Tomatoes(Various colors and sizes, sliced about 1/4 inch thick)

£3.00

0.5poundJersey Royal Potatoes(Thinly sliced, preferably using a mandoline)

£1.75

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

PinchRed Pepper Flakes(Optional)

£0.05

To TasteSalt

£0.01

To TasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.05

Total Cost

£13.07

£2.18 per serving

Instructions

1.
**Make the Crust:** In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2.
**Prepare the Filling:** In a medium bowl, combine the drained ricotta cheese, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3.
**Sauté Potatoes:** Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced potatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until they soften slightly and begin to brown, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
4.
**Assemble the Tart:** Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Trim the edges and crimp as desired.
5.
Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the bottom of the tart crust. Layer the sautéed potato slices over the ricotta mixture.
6.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
7.
Arrange the Jersey tomato slices on top of the potato layer, slightly overlapping. Brush the tomato slices with the garlic-infused olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8.
**Bake:** Place the tart pan on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the tomatoes are softened and slightly caramelized.
9.
**Cool and Serve:** Let the tart cool slightly before removing it from the tart pan. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm or at room temperature.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (225g)

575 kcal / 2406 kJ

Carbs

42g

16% of RDA

Fat

38g

54% of RDA

Protein

20g

40% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

450 mg

20% of RDA

Saturated Fat

23 g

115% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use salted butter in the crust and adjust the amount of added salt accordingly.

Draining the ricotta cheese is essential to prevent a soggy tart. If you don't have cheesecloth, you can use a fine-mesh sieve lined with paper towels.

Feel free to add other herbs to the ricotta filling, such as thyme or oregano.

If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

9-inch tart pan with removable bottom

Mixing bowls

Rolling pin

Baking sheet

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