Description
This Pesto Caprese Puff Pastry Pizza is a quick and elegant appetizer or light meal, featuring flaky puff pastry topped with vibrant pesto, juicy tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella. It’s a delightful twist on a classic Caprese salad.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- 1 to 2 beefsteak tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup pesto, plus more for drizzling
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, pulled apart into pieces
- 1 egg + 1 teaspoon water, beaten together for egg wash
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Fresh basil, for topping
- Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the puff pastry sheet on a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Poke it all over with a fork. This prevents large bubbles.
- Prepare Tomatoes: Slice the tomatoes and place them on a paper towel. Sprinkle them all over with salt. Let sit for 5 minutes to release some of the juices. After 5 minutes, pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the pesto on the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with the tomatoes. Top with the mozzarella pieces.
- Egg Wash: Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash. This is optional, but helps give that shiny, puff pastry crust.
- Bake: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and crisp.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and drizzle with more pesto. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan. Slice and serve!
Notes
- Poking the puff pastry with a fork is crucial to prevent it from puffing up too much.
- Salting the tomatoes and patting them dry helps prevent a soggy crust.
- Feel free to use different types of tomatoes, such as cherry or grape tomatoes.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure your pesto is made with vegetarian parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
