Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Caprese Pesto Tarts that are bursting with flavors of fresh basil, mozzarella, and grape tomatoes, all nestled in a crispy puff pastry shell. Perfect for a quick appetizer or snack!
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 smooth. Stir in cheese and salt.
- For the Tarts – Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out puff pastry, cut into circles, and press gently into mini muffin tin. Bake for 10 minutes. Fill each cup with pesto, add tomato, cheese, bake for 5 minutes. Top with pepper, balsamic glaze, and serve.
Notes
- These tarts can be assembled ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
