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Puff Pastry Tomato Tart Recipe

close up of puff pastry tomato tart with whipped feta and capers
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This recipe was significantly updated in July 2026 to prevent soggy crust and improve flavor. Made with a store-bought puff pastry crust, a whipped feta base, fresh tomatoes, capers and thyme–it’s a delicious flavor combo you won’t forget. 

  • Author: Becky Schmieg
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish

Ingredients

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  • flour, for dusting a work surface to roll out pastry
  • 1 sheet thawed store-bought puff pastry
  • 4 oz block cream cheese (half a block) room temperature
  • 4 oz (roughly 1 cup) crumbled feta cheese
  • sliced tomatoes, 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes or 1-2 large heirloom tomatoes recommended
  • 2-3 tsp capers
  • fresh thyme leaves, from 2-3 sprigs
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • olive oil for finishing the tart and greasing the baking pan

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Dust a clean work surface lightly with flour. Unfold puff pastry sheet and use a rolling pin to roll the dough to a couple inches larger.
  3. Place the pastry on a baking sheet, greased with a little olive oil. Bake for 5 minutes and set aside to cool while you prep the whipped feta and tomatoes. 
  4. Place cream cheese and feta in a mixing bowl and use an electric hand mixer to combine until smooth.
  5. Spread the whipped feta in an even layer over the pastry, leaving about 2 inches around the border. Arrange tomatoes in an even layer over the whipped feta. Top with a sprinkle of capers and thyme leaves. 
  6. Brush the beaten egg on the borders of the puff pastry using a pastry brush. 
  7. Fold the corners inward and the sides up and over. Apply egg wash to all the little folds and press together. The corners and sides will still expand some during baking and that’s ok.
  8. Bake for 14-17 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.
  9. Drizzle with olive oil and allow tart to cool about 10 minutes before cutting into slices. 
  10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Reheat – a few minutes in the air fryer brings this tart right back to life! 

Find it online: https://www.figjar.com/puff-pastry-tomato-tart/