Easy Caprese Puff Pastry Turnover

Name: Easy Caprese Puff Pastry Turnover
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: 1 Tbs olive oil; 2 tsp salt; 2 sheets puff pastry dough; 6 Campari tomatoes; 12 slices mozzarella; 1/2 cup basil; Balsamic glaze

Hope Pierotti |

May 31, 2023

This Caprese puff pastry turnover is made with tomato, basil, mozzarella, and a balsamic drizzle.

Difficulty Level: easy

5 min Prep

15 min Cook

20 min Total

12 Serving

Ingredients

1 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp salt
2 sheets puff pastry dough
6 Campari tomatoes
12 slices mozzarella
1/2 cup basil
Balsamic glaze

Instructions

Pull your puff pastry out of the freezer to thaw for at least 40 minutes and preheat the oven to 400℉
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment and drizzle 6 puddles of olive oil with a sprinkle of salt where each piece of pastry will go
Place thin slices of tomato and mozzarella over the puddles and top with a teaspoon of ribboned basil
Cut each sheet of pastry dough into 6 even rectangles and place one over each gathering of tomato and mozzarella
Pinch the sides down against the parchment paper and place into the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown
Optional: Brush an egg wash over the top of the pastry before putting them in the oven for a shinier golden color
Once golden, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes
Carefully flip your pastries and place them onto a serving dish
Drizzle on some balsamic glaze, a sprinkle of salt, and some more basil, and enjoy!

This Caprese puff pastry turnover recipe is easy and is sure to impress any company you have over. As a college student, it’s important to have a few simple yet delicious recipes in your back pocket and this is a perfect one to add to your repertoire. I first saw the inspiration for this recipe on TikTok with people doing variations of caramelized onion or even steering sweet with apples and honey. Caprese, made with tomato and mozzarella, brings bright fresh flavor to the puff pastry and is perfect for spring and summer. With just 7 ingredients, most of which you already have on hand, this 20-minute pastry is the perfect quick study snack.

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Viral pastries 🔥. RECIPE below ⬇️ These Upside Down Brie Pastries are pretty easy and delish! INGREDIENTS – ½ apple, thinly sliced – 2 strawberries, thinly sliced – 10 blackberries – 6 rectangles of brie, 1-inch long each – 3 tablespoons honey – 1½ tablespoons balsamic glaze – 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, defrosted and cut into 6 rectangles – 1 egg INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On a parchment lined baking sheet, drizzle four small circles of honey, and two small circles of balsamic glaze. 2. On two circles of honey, place down approx. four apple slices, or enough to cover the circles of honey. On top of those, place a rectangle of brie. 3. On the other two circles of honey, place approx. five blackberries, or enough to cover the circles of honey. On top of those, place a rectangle of brie. 4. On the two circles of balsamic glaze, place approx. four slices of strawberries, or enough to cover the circles of balsamic glaze. 5. Place a rectangle of raw puff pastry on top of the six piles and gently press around the sides to tuck in all the ingredients. 6. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg plus a splash of water. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg wash on the tops of the puff pastry rectangles. 7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed up. Remove from oven and serve. Enjoy! #learnfromme #ainttooproudtocheese #feedfeed #food52 #puffpastry #viralfood #briecheese
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Not only is this snack tasty, but also well-balanced. You get healthy fats and protein from the mozzarella, carbs from the puff pastry, and fiber as well as other nutrients in the tomato. This combo will leave you feeling satiated for longer and will give you all the energy you need to study for a few hours.

I love to pop these Caprese puff pastry turnovers in the oven right before sitting down to get some work done and enjoy them freshly baked. Since the recipe makes 12 these are also perfect to share with friends and roommates. If you share you’ll for sure be a favorite. Anytime I made these at school they would be gone in minutes.

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You can also play around with the flavors and ingredients of this recipe. You could stay with the Caprese theme and opt for an addition of pesto or change it up completely. The idea of a puff pastry turnover has been going viral on TikTok and there are so many other fun ideas to try. As mentioned before you could do a caramelized onion with brie and jam or maybe strawberries and then top with cream. You can even make these pastries for breakfast with bacon and eggs, or try cottage cheese for a low-calorie protein source. The options for what to do with puff pastry are endless and all simple enough to do at college.

If you liked our Caprese puff pastry turnover recipe, check out where we got our inspiration in these other puff pastry turnover ideas from TikTok. These creators have so many fun recipes to choose from, so the creativity will inspire you next time you’re in need for a new recipe.

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