How to Make Caprese Puff Pastry Tart - A Step-by-Step Guide

Caprese Puff Pastry Tart is a delightful and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe takes the classic flavors of a Caprese salad – fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil – and presents them in a new, flaky puff pastry form. The result is a stunning, savory tart that is as delicious as it is beautiful.

One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a show-s...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 tart

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss until well combined. Spread cherry tomatoes evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until skins start to wrinkle and insides are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
  • Line another baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll puff pastry sheet on top. Make shallow cuts 1 inch from the edges to create a border, being careful not to cut all the way through. Prick the inner rectangle all over with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Spread pesto over the center. Cover with 1/2 of the tomatoes. Scatter mozzarella cheese on top. Distribute remaining tomatoes over the cheese.
  • Bake until pastry is golden and cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    631 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 367mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 418mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 239mg