In honor of National Cheese Lovers Day today, (you knew that – right?!) I am sharing a yummy new Cheesy Caprese Tart recipe I made this past weekend for the family while we got together to watch football playoff games.
This recipe could also be great for brunch, lunch or even a light dinner. It would be a well-received snack to take to a Super Bowl Party too, I am certain!
Does anything beat ooey, gooey, chewy fresh melted mozarella cheese?! Especially when topped with sweet juicy tomatoes and some lovely fresh basil?! And everything is yummy when on top of golden, flaky puff pastry – right?
This recipe is really simple, yet it turns out looking so impressive, you are going to be a Cheese Lover’s ROCK STAR when you make this!
Caprese Puff Pastry Tarts
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
- Fresh ripe Campari (my favorite!) or cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Directions:
Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut into four squares. Top with sliced fresh mozarella and then sliced tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, then salt and pepper to taste. Bake in 375 degree F oven for approximately 15 minutes or until puff pastry begins to puff and turn golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly brown. Remove from oven and top with freshly chopped basil. Tastes wonderful hot or cold.
For small bite-sized tarts, you could cut into 16 squares and do same. You could also do one large “pizza” by not cutting the pastry sheet at all.
ENJOY, and Happy Cheese Lover’s Day!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
Looks so yummy!!
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Looks delectable. Cheese, glorious cheeeeeese 💜
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Num Num 🙂
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OH I LOVE cheese and I will have to celebrate Cheese Lovers Day today, thanks for letting me know 🙂
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Have a cheesy day! 🙂
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I’m just about to have breakfast, I want these! 😻 Jodi, you always post the most delicious looking morsels. I’m going to give these Caprese tarts a try. Happy Cheese Day! 🍕
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Thanks Sharon! Hope you enjoyed your breakfast 🙂
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Oh my!! I want this!! NOW!!!! 😳
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Oh these look delish! Every day is cheese lover’s day in my kitchen 😄
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I hear you! 🙂
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Jodi, you are such a wonderful cook! How do you stay so slim?! These look amazing!
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Oh sweet PJ – it is why I am NOT slim!
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Yes you are! 🙂
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No PJ – really! Not by a long shot! It’s ok though (wink!)
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Well, you look thin in your photos! 🙂 But, in winter we need the extra layers to keep us warm!
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Must be a deceiving photo!
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Haha! No, I think you are thinner than you think you are! LOL! You are beautiful just the way you are!
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My goodness. Oh. I want to eat that.
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Woow It’s looking so yummy! I’ll definitely try, i have puff pastry sheets at home ! I think i should do it for today’s snack! 🙂 Thanks Jodi 🙂
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yay!
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I did not know it was cheese-lovers day! You’ve made the perfect ode to cheese!! Looks absolutely delicious (restaurant-quality photos for sure!!) Yum yum!! 🙂
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Thanks Linda! I love doing food photography 🙂
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You’re so good at it!! Food styling is in your future! 🙂
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Awh! Thanks 🙂
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So simple and easy and yummy – I love cheese! Thanks Jodi.
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Yay for cheese!
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Holy cow, do those look scrumptious! And easy. I like easy, lol! Another one for my “to make” list. 🙂 (And no, I did NOT know it was National Cheese Day.)
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Enjoy! Eat some cheese today 🙂
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This looks lovely and sounds yummy! I need to try and easy too!
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I’m going to go slice myself some cheese to celebrate! 😜 This looks wonderful and EASY! I’m a cheese lover so can’t wait to give this recipe a try! 👍🌟💕
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Yay for Cheese Lover’s Day! 🙂
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Looks absolutely delicious!
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Oooo . . . my mouth is watering 🙂
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Oh that looks like something I want right now…)
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Ooooh, drool! Puff pastry is food of the gods!
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That is a good way to put it! 🙂
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Swoon!!!!
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Well, here’s another recipe I’m going to have to try! I just love cheese. My favorite breakfast is a piece of Italian bread topped with tomatoes and either mozzarella or provel cheese, plus some spinach if I have it. Eight minutes in the toaster oven, and it’s delicious!
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Sounds divine!
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This looks so good! Great imagery Jodi! I’m going to be craving this now.
Did you de-juice your tomatoes first?
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Delish…any day of year 🧀
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Hey Jodi I tried your recipe today, Tarts were so yummy 😋 me n my husband both love it. Thank for the recipe 😊
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Yay!! So glad you enjoyed!! Thanks for letting me know 😊❤️👍
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