Mini Tomato and Basil Tartlets

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Mini Tomato and Basil Tartlets—an elegant blend of buttery puff pastry, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves. Perfectly golden from the oven, each bite-sized tart is topped with melted mozzarella cheese, a hint of olive oil, and a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze for a flavor-packed experience. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make tartlets are ideal for parties, brunches, or casual snacking. With their gorgeous presentation and Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, they’re sure to be the star of your next gathering. Serve warm or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as delicious as it is beautiful!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 9

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry sheet
• 18 pieces cherry tomatoes
• 9 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 120 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Lightly dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the puff pastry sheet to slightly thin it out.

Step 3

Using a 7.5 cm (3-inch) round cookie cutter, cut out 9 circles from the puff pastry. Place the circles on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Score a smaller circle about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) inside the edge of each pastry circle to create a border. Be careful not to cut all the way through the pastry.

Step 5

Pierce the center area of each pastry circle with a fork a few times to prevent it from puffing up too much during baking.

Step 6

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set them aside.

Step 7

Place about 1 teaspoon of shredded mozzarella cheese in the center of each pastry circle, staying within the scored border.

Step 8

Top the cheese with two cherry tomato halves, cut-side up, and a fresh basil leaf folded in half.

Step 9

Drizzle a tiny amount of olive oil over the top of each tartlet and season with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.

Step 10

Bake the tartlets in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.

Step 11

Remove the tartlets from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle each tartlet with balsamic glaze before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy these bite-sized tomato and basil tarts!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	741.2 grams (741.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2140

Total Fat 143.00g	183%
Saturated Fat 42.80g	214%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 3228mg	140%
Total Carbohydrate 154.80g	56%
Dietary Fiber 10.00g	36%
Total Sugars 18.80g
Protein 52.80g	106%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 941mg	72%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 1065mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.8%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 29.2%