Baked Caprese Flavor Bites (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry
01 -
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (approximately 400 grams), thawed
02 -
Cooking spray
→ Cheese
03 -
170 grams fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks
→ Produce
04 -
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
05 -
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
→ Seasonings and Garnishes
06 -
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
07 -
Store-bought balsamic glaze, for drizzling
08 -
Flaky sea salt
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Position oven rack in center and preheat to 200°C. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin evenly with cooking spray.
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Roll thawed puff pastry on a clean surface into a 25 cm square. Slice into five strips measuring 5 cm wide, then cut each strip into 5 cm squares. Place squares flat into the muffin tin cups.
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Distribute mozzarella chunks evenly into each pastry cup. Place a halved cherry tomato on top of the cheese, cut side down.
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Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is golden brown and mozzarella is melted and bubbly, approximately 20 minutes.
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Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the bites and garnish with fresh basil slices.
# Helpful Notes:
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Use the highest quality cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella for optimal flavor. Serve warm and consume immediately for best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.