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Cozy Southern Heirloom Tomato Pie Recipe with Easy Herb Crust

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A comforting Southern-style heirloom tomato pie featuring a flaky herb crust and creamy, savory filling. Perfect for summer dinners and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150 g)
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed (113 g)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 3–4 tbsp cold water
  • 1/2 tsp salt (for crust)
  • 4 large heirloom tomatoes (about 3 cups thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp salt (for tomatoes)
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated (100 g)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Add cold cubed butter and cut into flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  2. Stir in chopped thyme and oregano.
  3. Slowly add 3-4 tbsp cold water, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Thinly slice tomatoes and lay on paper towels. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and let drain for about 20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder (if using), and black pepper.
  6. Stir in grated cheddar cheese and sliced basil leaves.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, pressing into bottom and sides. Trim excess dough and crimp edges.
  8. Layer drained tomato slices evenly in crust. Pour egg and cheese mixture over tomatoes, gently pressing down to settle filling.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake pie on middle rack for 40-45 minutes until crust is golden and filling is set with slight jiggle.
  10. Cool pie on wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold when working on the crust for flakiness. Salt and drain tomato slices to prevent soggy pie. Tent crust edges with foil if browning too quickly. Let pie cool before slicing to allow filling to set. Can substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour for gluten-free crust and use dairy-free alternatives for a dairy-free version.

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