Description
This Pesto Caprese Puff Pastry Pizza is a delightful blend of classic Caprese flavors on a flaky puff pastry crust. With fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this easy-to-make dish is perfect as an appetizer or light main course.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Pesto:
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
Toppings:
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
For Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheet into a 10×12-inch rectangle. Transfer to the baking sheet and score a border around the edges. Brush with egg wash.
- Add Toppings: Spread pesto over the pastry, add mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Finish and Serve: Top with basil leaves, balsamic glaze. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pesto.
- For extra richness, add grated Parmesan before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer or Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of tart
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
