Caprese Tartlets Recipe Courtesy Melissa D Arabian

Elevate your appetizer game with Melissa d’Arabian's Caprese Tartlets—a creative twist on the classic Caprese salad that's perfect for any gathering. These bite-sized delights begin with flaky, golden puff pastry rounds as the base, topped with vibrant cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella pearls, and aromatic basil leaves. Each tartlet is finished with a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze and olive oil, adding a burst of tangy-sweet flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy caprese tartlets recipe combines simplicity and elegance, making it an ideal choice for entertaining or treating yourself. Serve warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
• 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Lightly dust your countertop with flour and roll out the puff pastry sheet to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

With a smaller circular cutter or the tip of a knife, lightly score a smaller circle inside each puff pastry round without cutting all the way through. This will form a border for the tartlets.

Step 4

Pierce the center of each circle (inside the border) with a fork several times to prevent over-puffing during baking.

Step 5

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.

Step 6

While the pastry bakes, slice the cherry tomatoes in half and drain any excess liquid from the mozzarella pearls.

Step 7

Once the pastry rounds are baked, remove them from the oven and lightly press down the centers with the back of a spoon to create a well for the toppings.

Step 8

Fill each tartlet with a few pieces of tomato, mozzarella pearls, and torn fresh basil leaves.

Step 9

Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the tartlets. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Return the tartlets to the oven for 2-3 minutes to warm the toppings slightly.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious Caprese Tartlets!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1116.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3773.3

Total Fat 246.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 121.5mg	0%
Sodium 5276.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 331.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 41.2g
Protein 80.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 932.1mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 1541.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 34.3%