Description
Treat yourself to Pesto Caprese Puff Pastry Pizza! Quick to make and bursting with fresh ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser featuring vibrant flavors of pesto, fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil atop a flaky puff pastry crust.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry
Pesto Sauce
- 1/2 cup Pesto Sauce
Fresh Mozzarella
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella, sliced
Ripe Tomatoes
- 2 Ripe Tomatoes, halved and sliced
Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
- To taste Salt
- To taste Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures that the puff pastry becomes golden and crispy during baking.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Spread the Pesto: Generously spread your favorite pesto sauce over the rolled-out pastry, leaving a small border around the edges. This will serve as the flavorful base for your toppings.
- Add Mozzarella and Tomatoes: Evenly distribute slices of fresh mozzarella and halved ripe tomatoes across the pesto-covered pastry, ensuring a good mixture of flavors in every bite.
- Season and Garnish: Lightly sprinkle salt and fresh ground black pepper over the toppings. Add fresh basil leaves for an aromatic finish.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Keep an eye on it to avoid over-browning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once baked to perfection, remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve your delightful Pesto Caprese Puff Pastry Pizza!
Notes
- Chill the Dough: Keep the puff pastry cold until you’re ready to use it to maintain its flaky texture.
- Slicing Tomatoes: Use a serrated knife to slice the tomatoes easily without squishing them.
- Fresh Ingredients: Opt for the freshest basil and high-quality pesto for the best flavor.
- Don’t Overload Toppings: Avoid adding too many toppings as this may make the pastry soggy.
- Serve Immediately: This pizza tastes best right out of the oven when it’s hot and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg