Description
Baked Caprese flavor bites offer a delightful combination of tangy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, these bites are an irresistible treat that will elevate any occasion. Serve them warm with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for an extra flavor punch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (small)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into squares (3 inches).
- Place one mozzarella ball and half a cherry tomato in the center of each square. Top with a basil leaf.
- Fold pastry over the filling and pinch edges to seal tightly.
- Brush tops with whisked egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg