Caprese Pastry with Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil

Caprese Pastry with Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a perfect combination of fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all wrapped in a flaky pastry crust.

To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste

To start, preheat your oven to 400°F. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 4 equal squares. Place the squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Next, layer the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese on top of each pastry square. Sprinkle with chopped basil leaves and season with salt and pepper.
Fold the edges of the pastry squares over the filling, creating a rustic, free-form shape. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg to give it a golden brown color.
Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
The Caprese Pastry with Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Basil is a perfect appetizer or light lunch dish. It is a great way to showcase the flavors of fresh summer produce, and the combination of the sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil is simply irresistible.
Type of dish: Appetizer/Light Lunch
Main ingredients: Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil