Caprese Puff Pastry Tart
Buttery puff pastry is baked until crisp, then layered with basil pesto, roasted cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella for a caprese twist with concentrated tomato sweetness and gooey cheese. The tart balances flaky textures and bright, herby flavors, ideal as a shareable appetizer or a light dinner alongside a simple salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Caprese Puff Pastry Tart, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; toss until evenly coated. Spread the cherry tomatoes in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until the skins begin to wrinkle and the insides are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
- 4
Line another baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the puff pastry sheet on top. Make shallow cuts 1 inch from the edges to form a border, being careful not to cut all the way through. Prick the inner rectangle all over with a fork.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until slightly puffed, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Spread pesto over the center. Top with 1/2 of the tomatoes. Scatter mozzarella cheese over the top. Distribute the remaining tomatoes over the cheese.
- 7
Bake until the pastry is golden and the cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes more.
- Calories 496.18 kcal High 25%
- Protein 14.78 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 25.14 g 9%
- Total Fat 36.7 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 15.62 g High 78%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 40.26 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 482.05 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 4.62 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 1.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 307.47 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 0.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 20.99 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 115.33 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 0.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Caprese Puff Pastry Tart is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomato, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 496.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caprese Puff Pastry Tart made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomato, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caprese Puff Pastry Tart?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 496.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caprese Puff Pastry Tart easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Caprese Puff Pastry Tart healthy?
- Caprese Puff Pastry Tart has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 496.18 calories and 14.78 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 482.05 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.62 g (78% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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