Description
A bright, shareable twist on classic Caprese flavors, this Caprese Pesto Wreath combines pesto, fresh mozzarella, and sun-dried tomatoes on flaky puff pastry for an impressive appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lined baking sheet into a roughly 12-inch circle or rectangle.
- Spread pesto evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- Layer with mozzarella slices and sun-dried tomatoes, leaving a small interior ring of pastry unfilled.
- Cut the pastry into strips and twist them into a ring shape.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For the neatest presentation, refrigerate the shaped wreath for 10–15 minutes before baking. Use high-quality pesto for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caprese, Pesto, Puff Pastry, Appetizer, Italian