Heat Meets Cream: 'Nduja & Tomato Puff Tart with Burrata

 

Heat Meets Cream: 'Nduja & Tomato Puff Tart with Burrata

Warm, spicy, buttery puff topped with cool, creamy burrata—this is what indulgence looks like.

Like the bold kiss of Calabria on a French pastry, with a burrata heart that cools the fire.

Ingredients

For the Tart Base:

1 sheet all-butter puff pastry (thawed if frozen)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small red onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

100 g ‘nduja sausage (soft, spreadable)

200 g crushed tomatoes or passata

1 tbsp tomato paste

Salt & black pepper to taste

½ tsp dried oregano

For Assembly:

1 whole burrata (about 125 g)

Fresh basil leaves

Optional: chili flakes or drizzle of honey

Instructions

Get ready for a puffed-up beauty that sizzles, bubbles, and cools with one creamy touch.

Preheat oven: Set to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Make the tomato-’nduja base: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add ’nduja and stir until melted into the mix. Add crushed tomatoes, paste, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes until thick.

Prep the pastry: Roll out puff pastry onto the baking tray. Lightly score a 1 cm border around the edges and prick the center with a fork to prevent puffing.

Spread and bake: Spoon the tomato-’nduja mixture evenly inside the border. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden, crisp, and bubbling.

Finish with burrata: Remove from oven and let rest 3 minutes. Place the cold burrata in the center of the tart—don’t spread it, let it ooze naturally.

Garnish and serve: Add torn basil, extra chili flakes, or a touch of honey for balance. Slice and serve immediately.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4–6

Difficulty: Easy but dramatic

Why You’ll Love It

The hot-meets-cold contrast of molten base and chilled burrata is pure sensory bliss.

Combines crispy pastry, spicy richness, and creamy luxury in every forkful.

A tart with tension—bold, buttery, and impossible to ignore.