Description
A delicious cherry tomato pie combines sweet cherry tomatoes with a flaky crust, perfect for showcasing fresh produce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made or homemade pie crust (9 inches)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- Additional herbs like thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place your pie crust into a pie dish, pressing it gently into the corners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream. Pour this mixture over the tomato and cheese filling.
- Drizzle with olive oil to enhance flavor.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes.
- Allow the pie to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Consider using a gluten-free crust or dairy alternatives to cater to different dietary needs. Serve with a side salad or sparkling grape juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg