Description
These Cheesy Caprese Pesto Tarts are a delightful appetizer or snack that combines the fresh flavors of basil pesto, grape tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese in a flaky puff pastry shell. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, these tarts are perfect for any occasion.
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 zest, lemon juice, and pulse until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt to taste, and set aside.
- For the Tarts – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Roll out puff pastry sheets, cut into circles, and press into a mini muffin tin. Bake for 10 minutes, then fill with pesto, tomatoes, cheese. Bake for 5 more minutes. Add black pepper, balsamic glaze, and serve.
Notes
- These tarts can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
