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Home » Recipe Type » Tarts & Pies » Easy Baked Caprese Strudel

Easy Baked Caprese Strudel

By: Rosemary Published: July 6, 2020 Updated on: July 3, 2021

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Easy Baked Caprese Strudel made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and spices, so good. Your new summer appetizer or main dish.

strudel on a black parchment paper lined cookie sheet

 

Here we are in an Italian Heat Wave and I’m still turning on the oven! Crazy I know, but this Caprese Strudel is so worth it. A few weeks ago when I made my Hot Caprese Pasta,  I mentioned to the Italian that I loved a warm Caprese, with melty cheese.

“I should do something else with this combination” and thanks to him and I guess an Italians’ love for Puff Pastry, his idea was “Make a Strudel”. So a Strudel it is.

Table of Contents

  • How to make it
  • When is Puff Pastry baked?
  • What is the best temperature for baking?
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  • How to store it
    • Some more delicious Strudel Recipes you may enjoy!
  • Easy Baked Caprese Strudel
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
    • Instructions 
    • Video
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

How to make it

In a medium frying pan add the oil, onion and garlic, cook until onion is transparent. Add the tomatoes, salt, oregano and dried basil, simmer until soft and lightly browned. Remove from the heat.

cooking the tomato mixture in a pan

Roll the puff pastry a couple of time with a rolling pin. Spread the tomato mixture evenly down the middle, top with shredded cheese and some fresh basil leaves.

Make slits in the sides of the dough until you reach the filling. Criss cross cut slits over the mixture. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Brush the top of pastry with an egg wash.

adding the ingredients on the pastry, cutting the slits and folding over the pastry

Bake until the pastry is golden and baked. Let sit 5 minutes before cutting, top with fresh basil leaves, cut and serve. I used a store bought Puff Pastry but my fast and easy Homemade Puff Pastry would work too, if you are feeling motivated.

2 slices of strudel on a black plate

When is Puff Pastry baked?

The Puff Pastry is cooked when it’s golden and puffed and not wet or doughy. Be sure to check underneath the strudel, it should be browned also.

What is the best temperature for baking?

I like to bake puff pastry at 375-400. I wouldn’t go higher than that. You should get the best puff at these temperatures.

2 slices of strudel on a black plate

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    How to store it

    Cover the leftover strudel loosely with plastic wrap or foil. It will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. It can be re-heated in a low oven before serving.

    The strudel can also be frozen before baking. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place on a cookie sheet, place it in the freezer for a few hours or until firm and frozen. Then place the wrapped strudel in an airtight freezer safe container or bag and place again in the freezer. It will keep for up to 2-3 weeks. Bake it straight from the freezer, although it will need a bit more time baking.

    I can’t even tell you if it’s good cold because this Caprese Strudel never had time to get cold not even room temperature. Buon Appetito!

    a slice of caprese strudel on a spatual

    Some more delicious Strudel Recipes you may enjoy!

    • Homemade Cinnamon Apple Strudel
    • Strawberry Cream Cheese Strudel
    • Sausage, Cheese & Mushroom Strudel
    2 slices of strudel on a black plate

    Easy Baked Caprese Strudel

    Rosemary Molloy
    Easy Baked Caprese Strudel, an easy fresh vegetable summer appetizer or main dish, Italian recipe. Made with tomatoes, mozzarella & spices.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course antipasto, Appetizer, Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 10 slices
    Calories 56 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 roll Puff Pastry (if frozen, thaw)
    • 1/2 onion (chopped)
    • 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2-3 medium to large ripe firm tomatoes (chopped & seeded)
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon basil
    • 10 fresh basil leaves
    • 1/2 cup firm mozzarella shredded (more if desired) (56 grams)
    • 1 beaten egg

    Instructions
     

    • Pre-heat oven to 375°F (190°C), lightly grease a cookie sheet.
    • In a medium frying pan on medium heat, add the oil, onion and garlic cook until onion is transparent then add the tomatoes, salt, oregano and dried basil, simmer until soft and lightly browned.  Remove from heat.
    • Roll puff pastry a couple of time with a rolling pin.  Spread the tomato mixture evenly down the middle, top with shredded cheese and some fresh basil leaves.  
    • Make slits on the sides of the dough until you reach the filling (see video). Criss cross cut slits over mixture. Place on prepared cookie sheet.
    • In a small bowl beat together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water, brush top of pastry with mixture. Bake for approximately 20 - 25 minutes (until pastry is golden and baked, carefully check under the strudel to make sure it is also golden brown). Let sit 5 minutes before cutting, top with fresh basil leaves, cut and serve.  Enjoy!

    Video

    Notes

    My oven is hot so you can go as high as 400F (200C).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword strudel with a tomato filling, tomato & cheese strudel
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    Updated from June 19, 2017.

     

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      1. lily says

        September 15, 2021 at 3:59 pm

        5 stars
        This was a huge hit at brunch. I was intrigued by the recipe and even though I didn’t have puff pastry, I made it with canned crescent dough. That was the only substitution. It cooked beautifully and it was delicious with tomatoes and garlic from the garden. I’m asked to make it every time. Thank you.

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        • Rosemary says

          September 17, 2021 at 4:48 pm

          Hi Lily, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed. Good idea with the canned crescent dough. Have a great weekend.

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      2. Angelina says

        November 13, 2020 at 6:22 pm

        These sound super yummy & easy to make. I plan to add some sliced mushrooms as Joan did. I’m also impressed with the Nutritional Info. Healthy, delicious, & definitely my kind of recipe. I’m ready to mangia.

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        • Rosemary says

          November 14, 2020 at 7:11 pm

          Hi Angelina, thanks so much, yes adding mushrooms is a good idea. Let me know how it goes.

          Reply
      3. Sonia Kuczynski says

        October 17, 2020 at 2:19 pm

        I added some shredded leftover BBQ Chicken to the diced tomatoes and it was delicious and fancy enough for Guests with a Good Glass of Chardonnay Wine

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        • Rosemary says

          October 17, 2020 at 5:24 pm

          Hi Sonia, thanks sounds delicious. and you can’t beat a good glass of wine! Have a great weekend.

          Reply
      4. Joan DiCoio says

        October 1, 2020 at 11:31 pm

        5 stars
        Rosemary, I’ve made this about 4 times now – delicious and easy! Would never have attempted this except for your recipe encouragement! For fun I added sliced mushrooms and increased the oregano to maintain flavor – heavenly! Because I had so much tomato juice from garden tomatoes I deglazed/reduced the juices which made for sort of a sauce. So good and so many thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe

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        • Rosemary says

          October 2, 2020 at 7:43 pm

          Hi Joan, thanks so much, so glad you like it. And great idea with the mushrooms and the sauce. My sister always says if I can’t add oregano I wouldn’t be able to cook! Love the stuff. Have a great weekend.

          Reply
      5. Delores says

        July 8, 2020 at 1:42 am

        This looks amazing! I’ve just read the recipe and I know this is exactly my kind of food. Can’t wait to try it!

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        • Rosemary says

          July 8, 2020 at 7:26 pm

          Hi Delores, thanks I hope you enjoy it.

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      6. Ann says

        June 25, 2017 at 11:48 am

        5 stars
        YUM!!! I just printed your puff pastry recipe and definitely will be either making the strudel or cheese sticks. Hope you’re enjoying your summer. Thank you.

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        • Rosemary says

          June 25, 2017 at 6:27 pm

          Thanks Ann, I hope you enjoy it. Have a great week.

          Reply

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