Puff Pastry Caprese
A delightful and easy-to-make Puff Pastry Caprese combines flaky puff pastry with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil for a perfect Italian-inspired appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface to smooth any creases.
- Cut the pastry into 4 equal squares and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Layer each square with slices of mozzarella, tomato, and basil leaves.
- Drizzle olive oil over the toppings and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the edges of the puff pastry with beaten egg to help them turn golden.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving warm.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes or finely chopped garlic before baking.
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