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Individual Tomato Basil Tarts (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan)

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Individual Tomato Basil Tarts are dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan. These savory bites come together in under 30 minutes with less than 5 ingredients.

Individual Tomato Basil Tarts are dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan. These savory bites come together with less than five ingredients and under 30 minutes

I recently found out that quite a few store-bought puff pastry products are dairy-free and egg-free, some even suitable for vegans. Nobody ever told me otherwise, I just figured they must be full of butter and require an egg wash. Well that’s just not the case and I’m here for it!

Typically, I’m all for making your own dough but sometimes the convenience factor comes out on top. These tarts make a great appetizer and savory finger food. The flakiness from the puff pastry pairs perfectly with the juicy tomato.

Vegan Individual Tomato Basil Tarts
Easy Individual Tomato Basil Tarts
Easy Tomato Basil Tarts

Earlier this month, I told my husband that we need to lay off the homemade pizza. When I told him I was experimenting with these tomato basil tarts, he made a joke how these are essentially the same thing… To each his own, hah!

We started our Aerogarden back up a few weeks ago, so we have a garden full of fresh basil and other herbs. It’s just so tempting to want to make pizza and pesto everyday.

Dairy Free Individual Tomato Basil Tarts
Dairy Free Tomato Basil Tarts

They take almost no time at all to prep and bake for about 15 minutes, can’t beat that! I think they would be great for a simple holiday party treat.

Additionally, if you need to make more, I bet you could slice smaller even squares in the dough and forego the folding. I haven’t tested this so if you give it a go, be sure to share how it worked out for you.

Dairy Free Egg Free Individual Tomato Basil Tarts
Dairy Free Egg Free Tomato Basil Tarts

How to make Individual Tomato Basil Tarts

The puff pastry I bought came rolled with parchment paper, so that was one less step! If yours doesn’t, simply prepare a baking sheet then roll out puff pastry. Using a dough cutter, bench scrape, or pizza cutter, cut 8 even rectangles in the puff pastry then top with ingredients. Bring the opposite sides of each section together then bake and enjoy!

Vegan Tomato Basil Tarts
Vegan Tomato Basil Tartlets

Vegan Tomato Basil Tarts
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Individual Tomato Basil Tarts

Individual Tomato Basil Tarts are dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan. These savory bites come together with less than five ingredients and under 30 minutes.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 tarts

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 2 large tomatoes sliced
  • 3 large fresh basil leaves chopped
  • Vegan mozzarella style shredded cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Roll out the puff pastry and transfer to a baking sheet. Some come already rolled with parchment paper, if yours doesn’t, prepare a baking sheet then roll out puff pastry.
  • Cut 8 even rectangles in the puff pastry. Top each section with your desired amount of cheese and one slice of tomato. Sprinkle with fresh basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring the opposite sides of each section together, then bake for 15 minutes. Tarts are ready when cheese is melted and puff pastry is golden. Serve and enjoy immediately!

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  1. Liz

    How do you think they’d hold up to taking them to an event since they won’t be hot? They look so beautiful and sound so delicious! Thanks!

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  4. Katherine

    I love how easy these are but how fancy they look!! Making them individual is so perfect for a little party. 🙂 Definitely trying these for my next girls night that I host!

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  10. Alisa Fleming

    What a lovely idea and these look so easy! I love that the cheese is baked inside rather than sprinkled on top – this seems to work better with dairy-free cheeses.

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  12. Annie @ Annie's Noms

    These look delicious! I love shop bought puff pastry, life it too short to make puff pastry haha! I always make all other kinds of pastry, but I buy puff. It’s so handy to have when you want to whip up gorgeous appetisers like this!

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