Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Pesto Caprese Puff Pastry Pizza. This easy appetizer features a golden puff pastry base topped with fragrant basil pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and gooey fresh mozzarella. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze, it’s a perfect blend of savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Basil Pesto:
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
Toppings:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella (sliced or torn)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on the parchment, score a border, and spread pesto within the border.
- Add Toppings: Arrange cherry tomatoes and mozzarella on top, then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
- Finish and Serve: Let cool slightly, garnish with basil and balsamic glaze, then slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, dock the center of the puff pastry with a fork before baking.
- Add prosciutto or crushed red pepper for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
