Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius (425 degrees Fahrenheit) normal over- and under heating.
Wash the tomatoes and slice them into 3-4 millimeter thick slices. Remember to cut the slices crosswise, not lengthwise, to ensure the inside doesn't fall out.
300 g cherry tomatoes
Place the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and make a cut around the edges, about 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 inches) from the edge. Do not cut all the way through the dough. Brush the edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
1 roll puff pastry, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 egg
Spread the ricotta cheese on the center of the puff pastry and season it with a little pepper.
125 g ricotta, Pepper
Arrange the tomato slices on top of the ricotta.
Sprinkle the pine nuts over the tart.
30 g pine nuts
Bake the tart in the middle of the oven at 220 degrees Celsius (425 degrees Fahrenheit) for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are crisp and golden.
Allow the tart to cool slightly before garnishing it with fresh basil and serving.
Fresh basil