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    Published: Mar 9, 2017 · Modified: Dec 11, 2019 by Vicci · This post may contain affiliate links

    Balsamic Caprese Mini Tarts

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    Be sure to entertain your guests with these super simple, 5 ingredient Balsamic Caprese Mini Tarts! Made with Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry. www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    Ahh, guys..do you know what makes me really happy? I mean, besides the obvious things like food...and food to wash down my food.

    March. Yes, the mere fact that it is March is enough to put a HUGE cheesy smile on my face for 3 simple reasons.

    1. My car is no longer an igloo on wheels
    2. Spring starts in just a couple more weeks
    3. Easter (candy) is just around the corner

    Be sure to entertain your guests with these super simple, 5 ingredient Balsamic Caprese Mini Tarts! Made with Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry. www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    This time of the year is when super quick and easy appetizer recipes l-i-t-e-r-a-l-l-y come to the rescue, cape n' all . Between St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and the huge list of Bridal showers that happen around Spring time (perks of having a sister that doubles as a wedding planner), easy appetizers are a must.

    Hear me when I say easy guys, I seriously mean like 5 ingredient easy.

    1. Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry sheets
    2. Basil
    3. Mozzarella
    4. Tomatoes
    5. Fat-free Balsamic vinaigrette

    Done.

    Be sure to entertain your guests with these super simple, 5 ingredient Balsamic Caprese Mini Tarts! Made with Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry. www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    Okay, okay. We also threw in a couple seasonings into the mix..but those are tooootally optional. 😉

    To make these Balsamic Caprese Mini Tarts, I allowed the Puff Pastry sheets to thaw at room temp for about 30 minutes. I then unfolded them onto a floured surface and used a pizza cutter to make 9 individual squares from each sheet - 18 total.

    Be sure to entertain your guests with these super simple, 5 ingredient Balsamic Caprese Mini Tarts! Made with Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry. www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    I then topped each square with a little sliced tomato and a half slice of fresh mozzarella (fresh is the key here, it makes a HUGE difference compared to the shredded kind).

    Add a little basil and into the oven they went to transform into something fab.

    While they were baking, I made a super quick balsamic reduction on the stove. To do this, I just added a cup of fat-free balsamic vinaigrette to a small saucepan and boiled it on medium/high heat until a majority of the vinegar had evaporated.

    What you're left with, is a thicker, sweet yet tangy, full-of flavor drizzle that is good on just about ANYTHING.

    Be sure to entertain your guests with these super simple, 5 ingredient Balsamic Caprese Mini Tarts! Made with Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry. www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

    For more ah-mazingly creative ways to use Puff Pastry, check out their website here!

    Balsamic Caprese Mini Tarts

    10 minPrep Time

    15 minCook Time

    25 minTotal Time

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    Ingredients

    • 2 Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed (I used Pepperidge Farm® brand)
    • 9 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
    • 3 tomatoes
    • ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
    • 1 cup fat-free vinaigrette dressing
    • Italian seasoning (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven at 400 degrees F. Unfold the Puff Pastry sheets onto a floured surface. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut 3 lines horizontally and 3 line vertically to create 9 even squares. Do this to both sheets to make a total of 18 squares.
    2. Line the Puff Pastry squares on a baking sheet and top each one with a slice of tomato, half a slice of fresh mozzarella (approx 0.5 oz) and chopped basil. Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes or until the pastry has puffed and is golden brown.
    3. For the balsamic reduction:
    4. Add the cup of fat free balsamic dressing to a small saucepan and boil on medium/high heat until a majority of the vinegar has evaporated and the sauce is slightly sweet and thick. Be careful not to allow the sauce to burn. Drizzle over Caprese tarts and enjoy!
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    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size 1 Mini Tart
    Servings Per Container 18

    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 157 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 10g 15%
    Saturated Fat 5g 25%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 8mg 3%
    Sodium 260mg 11%
    Total Carbohydrate 13g 4%
    Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
    Sugars 2g
    Protein 6g 12%

    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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    Be sure to entertain your guests with these super simple, 5 ingredient Balsamic Caprese Mini Tarts! #InspiredByPuff www.itscheatdayeveryday.com

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