Baked Caprese Bites (Printer-Friendly Version)
Flaky puff pastry cups with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and balsamic drizzle for a warm, fresh bite.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Pastry
01 -
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (approximately 397 grams), thawed
→ Dairy
02 -
170 grams fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks
→ Produce
03 -
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
04 -
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
→ Seasoning & Condiments
05 -
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
06 -
Store-bought balsamic glaze, for drizzling
07 -
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
→ Miscellaneous
08 -
Cooking spray, for greasing
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Position an oven rack in the center and preheat the oven to 200°C. Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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On a clean work surface, roll the thawed puff pastry into a 25 cm square. Cut the pastry into five 5 cm strips, then cut each strip into 5 cm squares. Place each square into the muffin tin cups, ensuring the bottoms are flat.
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Distribute the mozzarella chunks evenly among the pastry cups. Top each with a halved cherry tomato, placing each tomato cut side down.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown and the mozzarella is melted and bubbly, approximately 20 minutes.
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Remove from oven and immediately drizzle each bite with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and garnish with fresh basil slices before serving.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
01 -
Use the freshest cherry tomatoes available for optimal sweetness. Serve bites warm for best flavor and texture; store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to three days.