Caprese puff pastry: the recipe for a quick and tasty appetizer

recipe

Preparation: 15 min

Cooking: 20 min

Serves: 6

Caprese puff pastry is a quick and tasty appetizer , also ideal for a buffet or an aperitif : it is inspired by the classic Caprese salad , made with tomatoes and mozzarella, and everyone will like it.

To make them, simply cut out rectangles from the puff pastry, which will then be filled with cooked ham , mozzarella , cherry tomatoes and sprinkled with oregano and basil . You will then need to brush the edges with beaten egg, before baking the puff pastries in the oven for about 20 minutes . At the end of the preparation you will get golden, fragrant and tasty puff pastries. Here’s how to prepare them in no time.

Also try the savory Caprese pie , the Caprese bruschetta or the pasta , fresh and tasty recipes ideal for summer.

ingredients

Puff pastry

1 roll

Baked ham

8 slices

Mozzarella balls

140 gr

Cherry tomatoes

120 gr

Origan

qb

Basil

qb

To brush

Beaten egg

1

How to prepare Caprese puff pastry

Step 1

Cut the puff pastry roll into 8 equal rectangles. Make a cut on each side 1-2 cm from the edge1.

Step 2

Place a slice of ham, then the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cut into slices on each piece2.

Step 3

Sprinkle the oregano and add the basil leaves3.

Step 4

Brush the beaten egg on the edge of the pastry4and cook in the oven at 180°C for 20 minutes.

Step 5

The Caprese puff pastries are ready to be served5.