Description
These Caprese Pesto Tarts are a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring flaky puff pastry topped with basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect for entertaining or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Basil Pesto:
- 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
Fillings:
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced into rounds)
- 2 medium tomatoes (sliced into rounds)
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: Unfold the puff pastry and cut into 6 equal rectangles. Place on the prepared baking sheet and score a border 1/2 inch from the edges.
- Layer the ingredients: Spread pesto inside each rectangle, then layer with mozzarella and tomato slices.
- Bake: Brush edges with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle with balsamic glaze, garnish with basil, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated Parmesan before baking.
- Best served immediately; reheat at 350°F for 5 minutes if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
