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Basil Tomato Pie

By Lorraine

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. Combined with creamy cheese in a flaky crust, basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious!  A perfect appetizer of entrée.There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. Combined with creamy cheese in a flaky crust, basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious!

 

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Easy recipe for basil tomato pie combines Roma tomatoes, creamy cheese in a flaky pastry crust. A bright and savory tart perfect as an appetizer or entrée meal.Fresh Roma tomatoes shine bright in this lovely pie that works as an appetizer or a dinner entree. And the basil brings all of the flavor of a summer’s day to every bite. There is a wow factor to this tart. My 16 year old granddaughter helped me recently to prepare two tomato pies for friends. When our get together got cancelled last minute, I told her to dig in. Her response to each bite, was… WOW! 🙂 

 

So, here’s how to make Basil Tomato Pie

Preparing the crust 

 

 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.Refrigerated pie crusts are what I usually use to make this recipe. But since we have been self-isolating and couldn’t get to the grocery store, I made a homemade crust.

 

Click Homemade Pie Crust or the link at the bottom of this post for easy, step-by-step instructions for making your own crust.

 

Add the crust to your dish and crimp the edges.

What is blind baking and what is its purpose?

Baking blind (sometimes called pre-baking) is the process of baking a pie crust or other pastry without the filling.  It is also called for if the filling has a shorter bake time than the crust, in which case the crust is partly baked. Blind baking is also used to keep pie crust from becoming soggy due to a wet filling.

 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.To blind bake the crust, line the shell with double-thickness of foil. Use pie weights (or dried beans or peas) to prevent the crust from sinking down in the pie plate.

 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.Bake the crust in a 450 degree F. oven 8 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 4 to 5 minutes more or until set and dry.

Remove pie crust from oven and reduce temperature to 375 degree F.
 
There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.Sprinkle the crust with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
 

Cutting the tomatoes

 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.Cut the tomatoes into wedges about 1/2-inch thick.

 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.Allow them to drain on paper towels.

 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.Snip fresh basil to measure about 1 cup.

Filling the crust

 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.Arrange tomato wedges atop the cheese in the pie shell.

 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.

 

Process or chiffonade basil

 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.In a food processor bowl combine the basil and garlic; cover and process until coarsely chopped. If you do not have a small food processor, chiffonade the basil and grate or mince the garlic.

Chiffonade sounds fancy but it is easy to accomplish. It is a term used to describe a slicing technique in which leafy green vegetables such as spinach, sorrel, or Swiss chard, or a flat-leaved herb like basil, are cut into long, thin strips or ribbons.

Stack the basil leaves on top of each other and gently roll them into a cigar-like shape. Then use a sharp knife to slice them into thin ribbons. That’s it!

 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.Sprinkle the basil mixture over the tomatoes.

 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.In a medium mixing bowl combine remaining mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and pepper.

 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. An easy recipe that combines creamy Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese in a flaky crust. Basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious! Serve as an appetizer or entrée.Spoon the cheese mixture over the basil mixture, spreading to evenly cover the top. I find it is easier to spoon on small amounts all over the top of the tomatoes rather than trying to spread it about.

 

Enjoy the bright flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. Easy recipe for basil tomato pie combines creamy cheese in a flaky pastry crust. Basil tomato pie is savory and delicious!Bake the tomato pie in a 375 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is golden and bubbly. Keep a close eye because the top can brown quickly but is all good however browned you prefer  🙂

 
Enjoy the bright flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. Combined with creamy cheese in a flaky pastry crust, basil tomato pie is savory and delicious!
Serve the tomato pie warm. If desired, garnish with additional basil leaves.
 
 

There is something about the flavor combo of fresh tomatoes and basil. Combined with creamy cheese in a flaky crust, basil tomato pie is bright, savory and delicious!

 

 

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Basil Tomato Pie

 
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Makes 8 appetizer servings or 4 main-dish servings.
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 folded refrigerated unbaked pie crust or homemade 9-inch crust
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
  • 5 Roma tomatoes or 4 medium tomatoes
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic (I use less)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
 
DIRECTIONS
 
Unroll pie crust according to package directions.
 
Place crust in a 9-inch quiche dish or glass pie plate.
 
Flute all around the edge using your fingers or a fork.
 
Line shell with double-thickness of foil. Use pie weights (or dried beans or peas) to prevent the crust from sinking down in the pie plate.
 
Bake in 450 degree F. oven 8 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 4 to 5 minutes more or until set and dry.
 
Remove pie crust from oven and reduce temperature to 375 degree F.
 
Sprinkle the crust with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
 
Cut tomatoes into wedges and allow to drain on paper towels.
 
Arrange tomato wedges atop cheese in the pie shell.
 
In a food processor bowl combine the basil and garlic; cover and process until coarsely chopped. Sprinkle mixture over tomatoes.
 
In a medium mixing bowl combine remaining mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and pepper.
 
Spoon the cheese mixture over basil mixture, spreading to evenly cover the top.
 
Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is golden and bubbly.
 
Serve warm. If desired, garnish with additional basil leaves.
 

Recipe Notes

  • The recipe is easily adaptable by switching up the cheeses. Cheddar, Monterey Jack or Gruyere are all good choices for the Mozzarella cheese. 
  • Make-ahead tips: Prebake pastry crust; cover and let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours. Slice and drain tomatoes; let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours. Prepare cheese-mayonnaise mixture; cover and chill up to 2 hours. 

 

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Comments

  1. Ann Thompson says

    April 11, 2020 at 6:46 am

    That looks really good. I would have to use the already made crusts because I have never been able to make a good pie crust. I don’t think it’s so much the recipe but the rolling out part and getting it in the pan that I just can’t get right

    Reply
    • Lorraine says

      April 13, 2020 at 8:26 am

      Hi Ann,

      I like ready made crusts too but right now while many of the grocery store shelves are sparse or empty I can’t find them. Making a crust is a bit more messy and time consuming but pretty easy. I am planning a how-to post soon 🙂

      Stay well and safe!
      Kindly, Lorraine

      Reply

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