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Caprese Puff Pastry Bites

Easy Caprese Puff Pastry Bites with Irresistible Melty Cheese

Delicious Caprese Puff Pastry Bites featuring mozzarella, tomato, and basil in flaky pastry, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry Bites
  • 1 sheet thawed puff pastry sheets
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
Garnish and Serving
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze for drizzling
  • 5 leaves extra basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut thawed puff pastry into 2½-inch squares.
  3. Layer mozzarella, cherry tomato, and basil on each square. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Fold corners towards the center and brush edges with olive oil.
  5. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melty.
  6. Drizzle warm balsamic glaze over baked bites before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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