Tomato Mozzarella Puff Pastry Squares: A Tasty Delight!
Tomato Mozzarella Puff Pastry Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that combines flaky pastry with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into squares.
- Place the squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the pastry squares with olive oil.
- Layer the sliced tomatoes and shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each square.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.
- These squares can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Feel free to experiment with other toppings like pesto or olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg