Mini Tomato-Parmesan Tarts

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups finely diced seeded plum tomato (about 4)
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons champagne or white wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 sheets frozen puff pastry dough, thawed
• Cooking spray
• 2.5 ounces grated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 2/3 cup)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Fresh small basil leaves (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Place 1 sheet of pastry dough on a work surface lightly dusted with flour. Gently roll to a 10 x 12 1/2–inch rectangle. Cut the dough with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter into 20 rounds. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Prick the dough liberally with a fork. Top each round with about 3/4 teaspoon cheese and about 2 teaspoons tomato mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining dough, cheese, and tomato mixture. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden, rotating pans once during baking. Sprinkle tarts evenly with salt. Sprinkle with basil leaves, if desired.