Caprese puffs
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 256
- Carbohydrates g 14.5
- of which sugars g 1.5
- Protein g 5.5
- Fats g 19.5
- of which saturated fat g 7.31
- Fiber g 1.2
- Cholesterol mg 13
- Sodium mg 320
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 12 min
- Makes: 8 pieces
PRESENTATION
Caprese puff pastry is like the star of any gathering in Campania, Italy. I mean, it brings a touch of Capri’s charm to your table. Inspired by the classic insalata caprese, this seriously good caprese appetizer mixes moist mozzarella, tender tomato slices, and super fragrant basil, all wrapped in flaky pastry. Really, these golden, bite-sized snacks are way more fun than your average tomato mozzarella pastry. In Southern Italy, people just love how these little delights capture the fresh, tangy flavors of summer—pretty awesome, right? Plus, they're easy to eat by hand. Also, they’re not just pretty; they’re actually really really tasty and kinda crispy thanks to the puff pastry. And you know what? They bake up so quickly, you’ll be snagging one (or a few) in no time.
In Campania, folks whip up these caprese puff pastry bites for all kinds of casual get-togethers—Sunday lunches, birthday buffets, or just for when friends drop by. They’re a smart, homemade alternative to the usual pizzette at Italian aperitivi. Each bite delivers the fresh taste of basil, oozy, melty mozzarella, and juicy tomato, all wrapped in pastry that turns golden in the oven. Which is great. Some people even call them a kind of caprese tart—though they’re smaller and lighter. You’ll find all sorts of versions around Naples and the Amalfi Coast—sometimes with cherry tomatoes, sometimes with a twist of herbs. Really, no matter how you make them, caprese appetizer snacks bring that relaxed Mediterranean vibe right to the table. They’re perfect for sharing, and because they use store-bought dough, anyone can easily whip them up at home. Whether you call them a caprese pinwheel or just a tasty puff pastry recipe, these easy caprese bites disappear fast once folks start reaching for them. For sure.
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- INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 8 Puffs
- Puff pastry 8.1 oz (230 g) - round
- Datterino tomatoes 1 cup (140 g)
- Mozzarella cheese 1 cup (150 g)
- Oregano to taste
- Basil to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Fine salt to taste
How to prepare Caprese puffs
To prepare the Caprese puffs, first preheat your oven to 392°F in static mode. Then wash and quarter the cherry tomatoes 1 and cut the mozzarella into cubes 2. Roll out the puff pastry without detaching it from the parchment paper and use a 3.5-inch round cutter 3 to create 8 discs.
Remove the excess dough 4 and prick the discs with a fork 5. Now add a tablespoon of cherry tomatoes on top of each disc 6,
drizzle with a bit of olive oil 7, a pinch of salt 8, and some dried oregano 9, then bake in the preheated static oven at 392°F for 10 minutes.
When the puffs are golden, remove them from the oven and add a teaspoon of mozzarella cubes on each one 10, then bake again for a couple of minutes. Once out of the oven, add some fresh basil torn by hand 11 and serve your Caprese puffs hot and fragrant 12!