Puff Pastry Caprese
Puff Pastry Caprese features flaky puff pastry topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic basil for a simple and elegant Italian appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, thinly 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 oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth out folds.
- Transfer pastry to the baking sheet and brush edges with beaten egg to create a golden crust.
- Using a fork, prick the center of the pastry to prevent excessive puffing.
- Bake puff pastry for 12-15 minutes or until golden and puffed. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Arrange mozzarella slices on the puff pastry, then layer tomato slices evenly on top.
- Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the toppings.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of dried oregano or fresh cracked black pepper just before serving.
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