Description
These Caprese Puff Pastry Bundles are a delightful twist on the classic caprese salad. With flaky puff pastry filled with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, these bundles are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Fillings:
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (cut into cubes)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut into 6 squares. Add mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper.
- Form the bundles: Fold and seal the pastry around the fillings, brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm as an appetizer, lunch, or side dish.
- Enhance with prosciutto or pesto for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bundle
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
