Caprese Puff Pastry Tart

Name: Caprese Puff Pastry Tart
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed; 3 tablespoons basil pesto; 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

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I love caprese salad, but was looking for something a bit more filling for dinner. I pulled some puff pastry out of the freezer and decided to make a savory tart. Roasting the tomatoes first keeps sogginess to a minimum. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if you have them.

Recipe by LauraF

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

1 tart

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Ingredients

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
3 tablespoons basil pesto
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss until well combined. Spread cherry tomatoes evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven until skins start to wrinkle and insides are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
Line another baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll puff pastry sheet on top. Make shallow cuts 1 inch from the edges to create a border, being careful not to cut all the way through. Prick the inner rectangle all over with a fork.
Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up slightly, about 10 minutes.
Spread pesto over the center. Cover with 1/2 of the tomatoes. Scatter mozzarella cheese on top. Distribute remaining tomatoes over the cheese.
Bake until pastry is golden and cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Cook's Note:

I cut the tart into large pieces for dinner, but you can easily cut it into small squares for an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

631	Calories
47g	Fat
33g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 631
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g	61%
Saturated Fat 16g	82%
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 367mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 15mg	76%
Calcium 418mg	32%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 239mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.