Flavorful Cherry Tomato Pie Recipe
This Fresh Basil Cherry Tomato Pie is a celebration of summer in a flaky crust. It’s a savory, cheesy, and vibrant dish where sweet roasted tomatoes mingle with fresh basil and a creamy filling. After extensive testing, I’ve found this recipe to be a foolproof crowd-pleaser, perfect for potlucks or a light dinner. The key is using the ripest cherry tomatoes you can find for the most intense flavor.
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- 1 ready-to-use pie crust (refrigerated or, if frozen, thaw for 20 minutes)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese (or your preferred mix, with the option to add 1/2 cup more)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes (cut in half, or quartered if larger)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (washed and thinly sliced into ribbons)