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Caprese Pesto Puff Pastry Bites

Caprese Pesto Puff Pastry Bites

Delightful Caprese Pesto Puff Pastry Bites, combining creamy mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil pesto, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
For the Filling
  • 6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup basil pesto
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for brushing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • airtight container

Method
 

How to Make Caprese Pesto Puff Pastry Bites
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 3-inch squares.
  3. Assemble each square with a dollop of basil pesto, a slice of mozzarella, and half a cherry tomato, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Brush the edges of each pastry square with olive oil.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Serve warm, optionally drizzled with extra pesto.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Top with fresh basil leaves for added freshness.

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