Description
These 20 Minute Cheesy Caprese Pesto Tarts are a delightful combination of flaky puff pastry filled with homemade pesto, grape tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella cheese, finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. They make for a perfect appetizer or snack that’s bursting with fresh flavors.
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. Blend basil, nuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and zest until grainy. Stir in cheese and salt.
- For the Tarts – Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out puff pastry, cut into circles, press into mini muffin tin, bake for 10 minutes. Fill with pesto, tomatoes, cheese, bake for 5 minutes. Top with pepper, balsamic glaze.
Notes
- These tarts can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 127 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 123mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
