Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Sun Dried Tomato and Onion Tart-Baking Partners

This time we the Baking Partners decided to bake pies. As always I was waiting for the beautiful day to bake one that the flu visited us through my son..Poor baby he was very badly hit by it and the flu has caught all of us with severe headache, fever and cough ..With all this around I was not in a position to bake and enjoy anything..When I could finally get some relief yesterday decided to bake this tart..There is another reason too..when I had decided to join this group my main idea was to bake things other than cakes and breads..so this time I wanted to do it..I went with this easy tart suggested by Samantha of Samantha Menzies from here. It was very easy to put together and required very less effort and was equally delicious.



 Thawed puff pastry sheets-2 nos (9 by 9 inches)
Olive oil-2 tbsp
Onions-3 cups (thinly sliced)
Thyme- 4-6 sprigs
Salt to taste
Dijon mustard-1½ tablespoons
Heavy cream-1½ tablespoons
Gruyere-1 cup grated
Sun-dried tomatoes- ½ cup (roughly chopped)



Method of Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place sheets of puff pastry on a baking tray. Prick surface with a fork, leaving a ½-inch border untouched. Bake until  lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.
3. Meanwhile, prepare onions. Set a  pan over medium heat. Heat oil and add onions, thyme and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions turn golden, about 15 minutes. Season with salt.
4. In a small bowl, mix mustard with cream. Once pastry is slightly cool, return it to baking tray and spread mustard-cream sauce over top, leaving ½-inch border untouched.
5. Scatter half of cheese over sauce and top with onions. Add remaining cheese and tomatoes over top.
6. Return trays to oven and bake until cheese melts and browns in spots, about 15 minutes.




Notes:
1. Even after pricking the puff sheets they puff up while baking so do prick them after taking out.
2. I replaced thyme with dried Oregano & fresh parsley leaves
3. Instead of Gruyere I used Emmental Swiss Cheese.
4. I halved the recipe.





48 comments:

  1. It looks great!
    I still haven`t gotten around to making this yet even though I suggested it :-P

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  2. beautifully done,Reshmi..even I wished of making this one,will try sometime:)
    Hope u're better,Get well soon wishes!!
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  3. This looks tempting and lovely clicks

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  4. amazing...just love this post n the pics!!!

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  5. Beautiful pictures and tempting recipe Reshmi.

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  6. The tart looks amazing. Love sun dried tomatoes...making me hungry!!

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  7. Filling sounds so flavorful n delicious...tart looks tempting! Well made!

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  8. That looks so good. I make similar tart with spinach-sun dried tomatoes and paneer. I will try this version sometime soon.

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  9. yum reminds me of pizza yummy yummy

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  10. I loved this tart so simple to put together and elegant enough to serve at party. Did you use purple onions. Your onions have beautiful coloring

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  11. Looks beautiful Reshmi,crispy crust..love it

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  12. Last shot is so beautiful :) get well soon

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  13. Am drooling over here..looks inviting!!

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  14. Baked to perfection and looks so good!

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  15. Delicios tart. Love to use pastry sheets for various use.

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  16. Neat and beautiful tart, absolutely tempting and super flaky..

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  17. baked to perfection:)well presented too

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  18. Delicious tart, Reshmi you did very well.

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  19. The tart looks great. Love the taste of sun dried tomatoes in any case. Absolutely yummy.

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  20. looks yummy... tempting
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  21. ideal for tea breaks...love it!!

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  22. Looks so fresh from garden.. Soo crispy and tempting treat....

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  23. Beautiful, beautiful tart!! It is actually making my mouth water!! Really lovely photos!

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  24. yummilicious tart and get well soon Reshmi....

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  25. Beautifully done dear.love the pics.

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  26. wow perfect snack or even lunch with some salad

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  27. Your tart looks beautiful, Reshmi! What brand of sun-dried tomatoes did you use?

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  28. You have done such a good job, love the colour and delicious looking tart and beautiful clicks as well...

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  29. Sorry to hear that you guys had the flu.Tart looks awesome I am sure it tasted heavenly.

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  30. Happy Pongal belated. I love the clicks n perfectly done

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  31. hi reshmi, great idea on ingredients, never come across this before- yum yum tea time :) have a nice day

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  32. it really looks delicious. I am going to try this for sure!!
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  33. That's a lovely tart with simple ingredients, yummy & wonderful!

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  34. What a lovely lovely tart.. just want to grab a piece asap!

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  35. Yummy and awesome pics. Love the pics and color.

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  36. Delicious pastry with wonderful flavors....

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  37. Nice and amazing tart dish. A perfectly baked tart. One more thing amazing and beautiful clicks...

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  38. Beautiful tart. Sorry you were not well.

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  39. Tart looks yummy and cute! :)

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  40. Awesome tart with perfect snaps..

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  41. Tart looks perfect dear.. As usual the clicks are amazing.. :)

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  42. yummy recipe every one has to taste this one.............................

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