To prepare a delicious cottage cheese and tomato tart, we start by peeling the garlic, which we will chop finely. The intense aroma of garlic will give the dish a special flavor, so make sure it is fresh. In a large bowl, mix the chopped garlic with the cottage cheese, then add the olive oil and milk. This mixture will create a smooth cream, perfect for the tart base. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and a pinch of your favorite spices, such as oregano or thyme, to enhance the flavor.
In another bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder, ensuring that the ingredients are well incorporated. Then add the cottage cheese mixture and stir until you obtain a homogeneous paste. Use your hands to knead the dough until it becomes elastic and easy to shape. This dough will be the perfect base for your tarts.
Meanwhile, wash the tomatoes and slice them thinly, and slice the mozzarella cheese so it melts nicely in the oven. Divide the dough into 12 equal parts, forming balls that you will shape later. Take two paper molds and stack them on top of each other to create a sturdier base. Fill each mold with one part of the dough, making sure to pack them in lightly so they don't reveal themselves while baking. On top of each mold, place the slices of tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, which will add a creamy and delicious touch.
Drizzle the tarts with a little olive oil to give them a golden and crispy crust. Place them in the preheated oven and let them bake for about 10 minutes. After this time, remove them from the oven and add the remaining mozzarella, along with fresh basil leaves, which will provide a fresh and aromatic taste. Bake the tarts for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
Once the tarts are ready, let them cool slightly before serving. The flavors will blend perfectly, offering a tasty and attractive dish, ideal for an appetizer or a savory snack at a meal with friends. Enjoy them warm, alongside a fresh salad or a bottle of white wine, to complete the culinary experience. Bon appétit!
In another bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder, ensuring that the ingredients are well incorporated. Then add the cottage cheese mixture and stir until you obtain a homogeneous paste. Use your hands to knead the dough until it becomes elastic and easy to shape. This dough will be the perfect base for your tarts.
Meanwhile, wash the tomatoes and slice them thinly, and slice the mozzarella cheese so it melts nicely in the oven. Divide the dough into 12 equal parts, forming balls that you will shape later. Take two paper molds and stack them on top of each other to create a sturdier base. Fill each mold with one part of the dough, making sure to pack them in lightly so they don't reveal themselves while baking. On top of each mold, place the slices of tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, which will add a creamy and delicious touch.
Drizzle the tarts with a little olive oil to give them a golden and crispy crust. Place them in the preheated oven and let them bake for about 10 minutes. After this time, remove them from the oven and add the remaining mozzarella, along with fresh basil leaves, which will provide a fresh and aromatic taste. Bake the tarts for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and slightly browned.
Once the tarts are ready, let them cool slightly before serving. The flavors will blend perfectly, offering a tasty and attractive dish, ideal for an appetizer or a savory snack at a meal with friends. Enjoy them warm, alongside a fresh salad or a bottle of white wine, to complete the culinary experience. Bon appétit!
Ingredients
Ingredients for 12 servings: - 1-2 cloves of garlic - 150 g of cottage cheese - 6 tablespoons of oil - 6 tablespoons of milk - salt and pepper - 10 g baking powder - 1-2 teaspoons of spice powder - 300 g of flour - 3 tomatoes - 220 g of mozzarella cheese - 1 bunch of basil - olive oil - 24 wax paper muffin cups