Pesto Caprese Puff Pastry Pizza: The Best Quick Comfort Food
A delicious and quick recipe for a flavorful twist on classic pizza.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a baking sheet.
- Spread the pesto evenly over the pastry.
- Top with halved cherry tomatoes and cubed mozzarella.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning to the pesto.
- Can be made vegetarian by omitting any meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Pesto, Caprese, Puff Pastry, Pizza, Quick, Comfort Food