How to keep tomato pie crust from getting soggy?

Pre-bake your crust and layer cheese under the tomatoes. Also, salt and drain tomato slices to remove moisture before layering.

What does tomato pie taste like?

It tastes like summer—savory, tangy, slightly sweet, and cheesy with a crispy, buttery crust.

Yes. Assemble it the night before or freeze it after baking. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

Use it for sweet pies like key lime or chocolate mousse, or if you're experimenting with sweet-savory flavor blends in appetizers.

A savory summer pie featuring fresh tomatoes, a crispy saltine cracker crust, and layers of cheesy goodness.

Scale

2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
4 small heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tsp. black pepper, divided
3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
2 sleeves saltine crackers (about 72 crackers), broken into pieces (about 4 cups)
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup melted butter
2 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise
1/4 cup diced pimientos, drained and patted dry
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided
Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread cherry tomatoes and sliced heirloom tomatoes on paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. black pepper. Let sit for 30 minutes to release moisture.
In a large bowl, mix broken saltine crackers, beaten eggs, melted butter, Parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper until combined.
Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-inch pie plate to form a crust.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, pimientos, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Layer half of the Cheddar cheese on the crust, then add the tomato mixture. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top.
Top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

Let the tomatoes drain properly to avoid a soggy pie. Fresh basil adds a bright, aromatic finish.

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