Puff Pastry Caprese Appetizers

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What you need:

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While puff pastry thaws, preheat your oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and slice the cheese.

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Cut the pastry into 8 squares and then with a fork, prick each square a few times. Place squares on the prepared baking sheet.

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Now it’s time to assemble your Caprese puff pastry bites!

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Bake until your Caprese pastry is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Expert tips

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Puff Pastry Caprese Appetizers

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Puff Pastry Caprese Appetizers

What you need:

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cheese

tomatoes

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oregano

While puff pastry thaws, preheat your oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and slice the cheese.

1

Cut the pastry into 8 squares and then with a fork, prick each square a few times. Place squares on the prepared baking sheet.

2

Now it’s time to assemble your Caprese puff pastry bites!

3

Bake until your Caprese pastry is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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