Tomato Chèvre Tarte Tatin

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Roman tomatoes: 8 (about 1200 grams)

• Goat cheese (Chèvre): 200 grams

• Puff pastry: 1 sheet (store-bought frozen pastry)

• Red onion: 1

• Unsalted butter: 30 grams (divided)

• Thyme: 2 grams

• Salt: 2 grams

• Black pepper: 2 grams

• Granulated sugar: 40 grams

• Balsamic vinegar: 40 grams

Tomato Chèvre Tarte Tatin is a French dessert that combines the elements of the classic Tarte Tatin with modern creativity. Featuring creamy goat cheese (Chèvre) and juicy, tangy tomatoes, it is paired with a crispy puff pastry, retaining the essence of the traditional upside-down tart while incorporating novel flavors. This dessert is moderately sweet and sour, with a rich texture, making it a refreshing treat during the summer.

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Prepare Tomatoes: Cut the tomatoes in half vertically, remove the top hard cores, and scoop out some of the flesh to prevent excessive moisture from affecting the pastry's texture.

2. Make Syrup: In an oven-safe skillet, pour in granulated sugar and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice and balsamic vinegar to form a slightly thick syrup. Add 15 grams of butter, chopped red onion, and thyme, and sauté until fragrant.

3. Coat Tomatoes with Syrup: Place the prepared tomatoes, cut-side up and skin-side down, into the syrup, and turn to coat the tomatoes evenly.

4. Bake Tomatoes: Place the skillet in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) and bake for 1 hour, until the tomatoes soften and form a caramelized state with the syrup.

5. Prepare Puff Pastry: Allow the frozen puff pastry to thaw at room temperature, then roll it into a thin sheet slightly larger than the skillet. Place the puff pastry in the refrigerator to keep the butter cold.

6. Assemble and Bake: Remove the tomatoes from the oven, cover them with the puff pastry, and tuck the edges into the gap between the skillet and the tomatoes. Cut small slits in the puff pastry with a knife, then return it to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

7. Flip and Decorate: Allow the tart to cool slightly, then invert it onto a plate by placing another plate over the skillet and flipping it over. Finally, cut the remaining 15 grams of butter into small pieces and sprinkle them over the tart, along with goat cheese for garnish.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Choose Roman tomatoes with thicker flesh and less juice to avoid making the puff pastry too soggy.

• Adjust the sweetness and sourness of the syrup according to personal preference by altering the amount of lemon juice and balsamic vinegar.

• Baking time may vary based on the size of the tomatoes and the oven's performance.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• Tomato Chèvre Tarte Tatin is not only a delicious dessert but also nutritious. Tomatoes are rich in the antioxidant lycopene, which helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Goat cheese is high in quality protein and calcium, contributing to bone health. Although puff pastry is higher in calories, it adds texture and flavor when consumed in moderation.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:

• Tomatoes: Rich in carotenoids, vitamin C, and B vitamins, tomatoes have antioxidant, blood pressure-lowering, and digestive-promoting properties.

• Goat Cheese: Contains protein, calcium, and fat, aiding in immune enhancement, bone health, and energy provision.

• Puff Pastry: Made primarily from flour and butter, it contains carbohydrates and fat. Consumed in moderation, it adds texture but be mindful of calorie intake.