Description
These 20 Minute Cheesy Caprese Pesto Tarts are a delightful and easy appetizer or snack that combines the fresh flavors of Caprese salad with the richness of pesto and cheese, all nestled in a flaky puff pastry crust.
Ingredients
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For the Pesto
- 1/4 cup Fisher Walnuts
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 3 cups Basil, fresh, packed
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra Virgin, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- Salt, to taste
For the Tarts
- 2 Sheets Puff Pastry
- 1 cup Grape Tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
- 1 Pinch Black Pepper, fresh cracked
- Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
Instructions
- For the Pesto – Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the walnuts and garlic. Toast until golden brown. In a blender, combine basil, nuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and zest. Stir in the cheese and season with salt. Set aside.
- For the Tarts – Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into circles. Press into mini muffin tin, fill with pesto, add tomato, cheese, and bake for 5 minutes. Top with black pepper and balsamic glaze.
Notes
- These tarts can be assembled in advance and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
