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
- 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
- Protein 14.78 g Good Source
- Carbs 25.14 g Moderate
- Total Fat 36.7 g High
- Saturated Fat 15.62 g High
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High
- Cholesterol 40.26 mg Moderate
- Sodium 482.05 mg High
- Fiber 4.62 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.53 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 325.26 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.16 mg Low Source
- Potassium 20.99 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 135.29 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.23 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅