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Savory Heirloom Tomato Pie Recipe Easy Homemade with Gruyere and Fresh Herbs

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A flavorful savory heirloom tomato pie featuring a flaky crust, juicy heirloom tomatoes, nutty Gruyere cheese, and fresh herbs baked into a creamy custard.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • About 4 cups sliced heirloom tomatoes (mix colors and sizes)
  • 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for brushing the crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, press into edges, trim excess dough, prick bottom with fork, brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes to set crust, then remove from oven.
  2. Slice heirloom tomatoes about 1/4 inch thick. Lay on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for 10-15 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry gently before assembling.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Sprinkle half of the grated Gruyere evenly over the par-baked crust. Layer tomato slices over cheese, overlapping slightly. Pour custard mixture gently over tomatoes. Sprinkle remaining Gruyere on top.
  5. Bake pie at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes until custard is set and top is golden and bubbling.
  6. Let pie cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Salting and draining tomatoes prevents soggy crust. Use fresh Gruyere cheese for best melt and flavor. If tomatoes are very juicy, add a tablespoon of breadcrumbs over cheese before layering tomatoes. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly. Let pie rest 15 minutes before slicing for best texture.

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