Description
These Caprese Puff Pastry Bundles are a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, featuring flaky puff pastry filled with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect for a party appetizer or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Filling:
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (cut into small cubes)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional:
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 6 equal squares.
- Fill the squares: In the center of each square, place mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper.
- Shape the bundles: Fold each corner of the pastry square toward the center to create a bundle, pinching to seal the edges.
- Bake: Place the bundles on the baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with more balsamic glaze and olive oil if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare the bundles ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Swap in sun-dried tomatoes for a deeper flavor or add prosciutto for a savory twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bundle
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
