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Tomato and Pesto Mini-Gateaux

QimiQ Benefits

  • Quick and simple preparation
  • Enhances the natural taste of added ingredients
  • Creamy indulgent taste with less fat

Minutes

15

Difficulty

easy

Tomato and Pesto Mini-Gateaux
Tomato and Pesto Mini-Gateaux

Ingredients

For 4 portions

  • 4

    Slice(s) of whole meal bread

  • For the pesto layer

  • 125g

    QimiQ Classic, room temperature

  • 1bunch(es)

    Basil

  • 1tsp

    Pine nuts, roasted

  • 1tbsp

    Parmesan, grated

  • 2tbsp

    Olive oil

  • 125g

    Ricotta min. 45 % fat

  • Salt and pepper

  • For the tomato layer

  • 125g

    QimiQ Classic, room temperature

  • 2

    Tomato(es), cored

  • 1tbsp

    Balsamic vinegar, white

  • Salt and pepper

Preparation

  1. Cut the bread into 4 circles with the help of a dessert ring (8 cm Ø).
  2. For the pesto layer, blend the basil, pine nuts, parmesan and oil to a pesto. Whisk QimiQ Classic smooth. Add 80 g of the pesto mixture and all of the ricotta and mix well.
  3. For the tomato layer, whisk QimiQ Classic smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  4. Place the bread circles into 4 rings. Cover with a layer of tomato followed by a layer of pesto and chill for at least 4 hours (preferably over night).
  5. Release from the ring with a sharp knife, carefully remove, and serve with the remaining pesto.
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