Description
Pesto Caprese Puff Pastry Pizza is a delightful dish that brings together the flaky goodness of puff pastry, vibrant basil pesto, ripe tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella cheese. Topped with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh basil, this pizza is both stunning and delicious. Perfect for a weeknight meal or as an impressive appetizer during gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. With its burst of flavors and beautiful presentation, this recipe will surely become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 to 2 beefsteak tomatoes, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup basil pesto (plus more for drizzling)
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, pulled apart into pieces
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place puff pastry on parchment paper on a baking sheet and poke holes with a fork.
- Prepare tomatoes by salting them and letting them sit for 5 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry.
- Spread pesto evenly on the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border. Lay tomato slices over the pesto and scatter mozzarella on top.
- Optionally brush edges with egg wash (beaten egg mixed with water).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Drizzle with additional pesto and balsamic glaze once out of the oven. Garnish with fresh basil and sprinkle with parmesan before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg