Tomato 'Sweet Cream'

Tomato 'Sweet Cream' (Solanum lycopersicum), Offered by Les Gardiens - Ferme Alternative

' Sweet Cream ' is a real delicacy from the vegetable garden , a tomato as sweet as its name suggests. Its small golden fruit , with a soft and creamy texture , reveals a fruity and intensely sweet flavor , ideal for fresh tasting or surprising recipes.

Indeterminate in growth , it is productive until the first frosts , ensuring a continuous and generous harvest. Its exceptional shelf life allows its fruits to be enjoyed well after picking, a rare asset among cherry tomatoes.

Growth Type : Indeterminate
Type of tomato : Small fruit with sweet, juicy flesh
Plant height : 1.5 to 2 meters
Spread : Medium
Quantity per sachet : ISOLATED - 15 to 20 seeds
Fruit color : Golden yellow
Shape : Small, round
Maturation : Mid-season (75 to 85 days)

Cultivation method:

Sow seeds 8-10 weeks before the last frost , maintaining a temperature of 22-28°C to promote rapid germination. Transplant seedlings into the ground or pots after the last frost, spacing them 50cm apart.

Rich, well-drained soil and full sun exposure are essential to maximize its exceptional yield . Light staking is recommended to support its long clusters of small golden fruits.

The first fruits appear after 75 to 85 days , providing an abundant and prolonged harvest until the first frosts .

Pot culture : Perfect for small spaces! A 15-litre container allows for good production, but a larger pot (28L or 32L) will optimise the yield even more.

Use and special features:

With its deliciously sweet and fruity flavour , 'Sweet Cream' is perfect to enjoy plain , in salads, on skewers with cheese or even in chutney. But its soft and creamy texture allows it to be used in a more original way... in dessert!

Recipe – Sweet Cream Tomato and Honey Tart

Ingredients :

• 500g 'Sweet Cream' tomatoes, thinly sliced



• 1 sweet shortcrust pastry



• 2 tablespoons of honey



• 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar



• 1 teaspoon lemon zest



• 1 teaspoon vanilla



• 1 tablespoon melted butter



• Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions :

1. 
   
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) .



2. 
   
   Spread the shortcrust pastry in a tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork. Pre-bake the pastry for 10 minutes , until lightly golden.



3. 
   
   Arrange the tomato slices in a single layer on the pre-cooked dough.



4. 
   
   Prepare the sweet mixture : In a bowl, mix the honey, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla and melted butter. Pour evenly over the tomatoes .



5. 
   
   Bake the tart for 25 to 30 minutes , until the tomatoes are tender and lightly caramelized .



6. 
   
   Allow to cool slightly , then garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Tasting:

Serve this tart warm or at room temperature . The combination of the sweetness of 'Sweet Cream' tomatoes , honey and lemon creates a surprising and refined dessert , perfect to amaze your guests!

Anecdote!

The name 'Sweet Cream' perfectly reflects its sweetness and creamy texture , making it one of the sweetest tomatoes in the garden . Its fruity taste and versatility in the kitchen even allow it to be incorporated into sweet recipes , a rarity among tomatoes.

With 'Sweet Cream', transform your harvests into a real feast of flavors, from salty to sweet!