Tomato Puff Pastry Appetizer

Made with flaky puff pastry, roasted tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese, this Tomato Puff Pastry Appetizer tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen.

The combination of the light, flaky puff pastry, sweet tomatoes and creamy mozzarella cheese is sure to tantalize taste buds, leaving your guests wanting more!

Check out all my other puff pastry recipes for even more deliciousness!

Nothing says a successful gathering like the perfect appetizer. With tomatoes, puff pastry and mozzarella cheese, you can make an unforgettable starter to any event.

This combo of crunchy puff pastry, juicy tomatoes and ooey gooey melted mozzarella is sure to be a hit! Plus, thanks to the versatility of tomatoes you can easily switch up this dish by adding in other vegetables and herbs such as bell pepper or rosemary if desired.

This recipe was inspired by Tomato and Mozzarella Puff Pastry and Tomato Tarts recipe.

Table of Contents

• 💭How to bake puff pastry in oven
• 💭Refreezing Puff Pastry
• 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
• 📋Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Before You Begin!
• 🍽 Make it a Meal
• 💭Recipe Variations
• 💭Storage Tips
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• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

Looking for more Easy Appetizer Recipes? Try my Mini Puff Pastry Appetizers or my Italian Puff Pastry Appetizers!

💭How to bake puff pastry in oven

Baking puff pastry in the oven can seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! With the right tools and techniques, you can achieve delicious perfection every time.

• To begin, preheat your oven according to the directions of a recipe you're following or the back of the puff pastry package.
• Place your puff pastry on a baking tray that's been lined with parchment paper and score the top of the pastry using a sharp knife. Doing this will allow heat to escape during baking.
• When your oven is ready, bake your puff pastry for 20 minutes. If the top of the pastry looks golden brown, it is likely done.

💭Refreezing Puff Pastry

Refreezing a sheet of puff pastry that has been defrosted is possible, but there are certain steps you must take:

• First, ensure that the pastry hasn't been left out of the freezer for more than two hours. You always want to ensure the highest level of food safety.
• Once you've ensured this, you can safely return it back into the freezer for future use. Doing this will help guarantee maximum flavor and texture in your pastries when you bake them!

🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools

Non-Stick Kitchen Oven Baking PansColavita Aged Balsamic VinegarSTAUB Ceramics Oval Baking DishStainless Steel Box Grater

 

📋Main Ingredients Needed

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 | Combine the Ingredients

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cut the sheet of puff pastry into two equal pieces.
• Place the puff pastry onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Whisk together the egg and water.
• Coat the 2 puff pastries with the egg wash.
• In a medium-sized baking dish, add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and crushed garlic clove.

Baking Tip: Brushing the surface and edges of the puff pastry lightly with an egg wash before baking gives the pastry added crispness.

Step 2 | Baking Instructions

• Place both the baking sheet with the puff pastry and the baking dish with the tomato mixture into the oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and puffy.
• Remove the baking sheet with the puff pastry from the oven and set it aside.
• Continue roasting the tomatoes for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 3 | Top the Puff Pastry

• Remove the baking dish with the tomatoes from the oven, and spoon the mixture on top of the puff pastries.
• Add the fresh mozzarella on top.
• Sprinkle with the fresh julienned basil and a little drizzle of balsamic vinegar if desired.
• Cut into triangles and serve immediately.

🍽 Make it a Meal

Enjoy this simple Tomato Puff Pastry as a first course to my Hasselback Caprese Chicken or Breaded Chicken Cutlet. However you serve it, I know it's sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next gathering!

💭Recipe Variations

• If you can't find fresh mozzarella, you can use freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, but not pre-shredded packaged cheese.
• Try spreading a little pesto sauce on top of the puff pastry or replace the mozzarella with ricotta cheese.

💭Storage Tips

• This tomato puff pastry appetizer is best served fresh from the oven but if you do have leftovers, they need to be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• They will remain fresh like this for about a day.

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