INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 pounds mixed heirloom tomatoes, cored, sliced 1/4-inch thick
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
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6 garlic cloves
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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9 ounces Stoned Wheat Thins or other whole grain crackers
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2 large eggs
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10 ounces Taleggio cheese, rind removed, coarsely grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
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2 1/2 ounces finely crumbled Parmesan (about 1/2 cup)
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon chopped thyme, plus 1/2 teaspoon leaves
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1 small shallot, thinly sliced
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A 9-inch-diameter springform pan