Recipe: Caprese tart straight from Oceania Cruises kitchen
A true taste of summer, Oceania Cruises' fresh Caprese tart recipe will please the whole family.
Caprese tart recipe
Ingredients
- Two or three large tomatoes
- One pre-made puff pastry sheet, trimmed square (about 25cm)
- One large egg, lightly beaten
- 60g Parmesan cheese, cut into small half-moon slices
- Sea salt and black pepper
- Two tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
- Four to six fresh, finely sliced leaves of basil
Method
1. Slice the tomatoes about half a centimetre thick, blotting up excess moisture with a paper towel.
2. Preheat the oven to 200C and line a shallow tray with baking parchment.
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3. Lay the pastry sheet on the baking tray and lightly score a 2cm border all around.
4. Fold the pastry edges inwards at the scored line, making sure the corners are neatly tucked.
5. Prick the bottom of the tart with a fork, then brush all over with egg.
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6. Sprinkle the Parmesan evenly over the bottom of the tart, then add alternate layers of tomato and mozzarella in a pattern of your choice.
7. Season with a sprinkle of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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8. Drizzle half the olive oil over the top and place the tart in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven, allow to cool a little, then top with the basil and drizzle with more olive oil.
10. Serve and enjoy!
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About Lucy Abbott
Lucy is a cruise journalist who has sailed on a variety of ships, from expedition to river – with her favourite being expedition cruising.
Lucy is interested in new sustainable ways to cruise as well as how cruising is becoming accessible for all.
She works together with Kaye Holland to keep the World of Cruising website up to date with all the latest cruise news.
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