Description
Caprese Pesto Puff Pastry Bites are flaky, cheesy, and fresh party-perfect appetizers packed with tomato, mozzarella, and basil pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella
- 1 egg, beaten
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 16 squares.
- Place squares on the baking sheet and dock the centers with a fork.
- Spread 1 tsp pesto in the center of each square, leaving edges clean.
- Add a mozzarella slice and half a cherry tomato on top of the pesto.
- Brush pastry edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, top with fresh basil, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, sprinkle chili flakes before baking.
- To freeze: assemble, freeze flat, then store in zip bag.
- Use parchment to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Leftovers reheat well in air fryer or oven at 350°F for 5–7 min.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 18mg