Description
Enjoy vibrant, flavorful Tomato Tartlets featuring fresh ripe tomatoes, smoky turkey bacon, and creamy plant-based cheese on a flaky puff pastry crust. Ready in under 30 minutes, these versatile tartlets make a perfect snack or appetizer for any occasion, combining fresh ingredients with easy preparation and delightful textures.
Ingredients
Base
- Puff Pastry Sheets – 1 sheet (thawed if frozen)
- Olive Oil (natural) – 1 tablespoon (for brushing)
- Sea Salt – to taste
- Black Pepper – to taste
Toppings
- Fresh Tomatoes – 2 medium-sized, sliced thinly
- Smoked Turkey Bacon – 4 strips
- Plant-Based Cheese – 3/4 cup grated or thinly sliced
- Fresh Basil Leaves – 1/4 cup
- Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce (natural) – 1 teaspoon
- Natural Gelling Agent – 1/2 teaspoon (used lightly)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice fresh tomatoes into thin, even rounds. Crisp smoked turkey bacon in a pan until golden, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Grate or thinly slice plant-based cheese. Gently thaw puff pastry sheets if frozen and have them ready for use.
- Preheat and Prepare the Pastry Base: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into small squares or circles, as preferred. Lightly brush each piece with olive oil (natural) for a golden, crisp crust once baked.
- Assemble the Tartlets: Place a layer of plant-based cheese on each pastry base, followed by the smoked turkey bacon pieces. Neatly arrange several tomato slices on top. Drizzle vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) over the tomatoes, then season with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves. Lightly sprinkle natural gelling agent to help maintain topping texture.
- Bake to Perfection: Arrange tartlets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden, and the cheese is melted and inviting. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even pastry puff and prevent sogginess.
- Select firm tomatoes like Roma or vine-ripened types to reduce excess moisture and keep tartlets crisp.
- Avoid overcrowding toppings to maintain a crisp base.
- Brush puff pastry edges with olive oil (natural) for a glossy, golden finish.
- Let tartlets cool briefly for easier handling and better flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tartlets
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Tomato Tartlets, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, quick snack, appetizer, puff pastry, fresh tomatoes, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
