Description
Caprese Pesto Puff Pastry Bites are a deliciously elegant appetizer that marries the classic flavors of a Caprese salad with flaky puff pastry. Each bite is filled with creamy mozzarella, sweet cherry tomatoes, and vibrant basil pesto, offering a delightful explosion of taste. Perfect for gatherings or as a snack, these bites are easy to prepare and will impress your guests with their stunning presentation and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 3-inch squares.
- On each square, place a dollop of basil pesto, a slice of mozzarella, and half a cherry tomato. Season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the edges of each pastry square with olive oil for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with additional pesto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg