A golden-brown tart presented on a white plate, showing a tantalizing array of beautifully arranged, thinly sliced Palmito and various other toppings. Bright colors of red cherry tomatoes, green foliage of the arugula, along with dollops of creamy, white sauce make for a vibrant and Instagram-worthy image.

Palmito ‘Pão de Queijo’ Savory Tart

Name: Palmito ‘Pão de Queijo’ Savory Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 Palmito (Heart of Palm) thinly sliced; 150g Almond Flour; 1 Egg beaten; 50g Mozzarella Cheese shredded; 50g Parmesan Cheese shredded; 100g Cream Cheese softened; 100g Cherry Tomatoes halved; A handful Arugula; 2 cloves Garlic minced; to taste Salt; 1 tbsp Olive Oil

A keto-friendly Brazilian inspired savory tart

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style Brazilian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Keto

Daily recipe · August 28, 2025

A little about this dish

Today, we're bringing the flavor of vibrant Brazilian cuisine to keto-friendly dining with a less predictable twist. Our hero ingredient is the Palmito, a delicious heart of palm that lends itself perfectly to our unique take on 'Pão de Queijo', traditionally a cheesy bread roll, which we've transformed into a unique savory tart.

Ingredients (for 2)

Palmito (heart of palm) — 2 — thinly sliced
Almond flour — 150g
Egg — 1 — beaten
Mozzarella cheese — 50g — shredded
Parmesan cheese — 50g — shredded
Cream cheese — 100g — softened
Cherry tomatoes — 100g — halved
Arugula — A handful
Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
Salt — to taste
Olive oil — 1 tbsp

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌡️🔲

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly oil a tart tin.
Step 2 — 🥣🧀🥚

In a bowl, mix 150g almond flour, 50g of shredded mozzarella, 50g of shredded parmesan, 1 beaten egg, salt to taste and half of the 2 minced garlic cloves to form a dough.
Step 3 — 🤚🥖🔲

Press the dough evenly into the tart tin.
Step 4 — 🔥🕚🥖

Bake for 10-15 minutes until slightly golden.
Step 5 — 🔥🍳🌴

While the crust is baking, sauté the 2 thinly sliced Heart of Palm (Palmito) in 1 tbsp of olive oil and remaining minced garlic until tender.
Step 6 — 🥄🍅🧀

Spread 100g of softened cream cheese on the baked tart crust, followed by the sautéed Palmito, 100g of halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle some more shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese on top.
Step 7 — 🔥🕑🧀

Bake for another 15-20 minutes until cheeses are melted and bubbly.
Step 8 — 🍀🥗🍽️

Top it with a handful of fresh arugula before serving.

A final fox tip

Although Pão de Queijo is traditionally a bite-sized cheese bread, repurposing it as a tart base opens up a world of possibilities for creative keto meals. Bonus: this dough also makes delicious cheese-sticks or 'biscuits' for an appetizer or snack! Feel free to play around with the toppings based on seasonal availability or personal preference.