Puff Pastry Caprese
Puff Pastry Caprese is a delicious Italian-inspired appetizer combining flaky puff pastry with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil for a perfect bite-sized treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut into 4 equal squares.
- Place pastry squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Layer slices of mozzarella, tomato, and basil leaves on each square.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the edges of the puff pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and puffed.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano or a few red pepper flakes before baking.
Find it online: https://allfoodsrecipe.com/puff-pastry-caprese/