Tomato and Mozzarella Tarts
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from a 17 1/2-ounce package), thawed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 large plum tomato, thinly sliced
- 8 to 9 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 3 ounces (about 8 or 9 slices) fresh mozzarella, very thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold the pastry.
- Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 8 or 9 rounds; place rounds on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prick the pastry rounds all over with a fork.
- Sprinkle each with about 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan.
- Bake rounds for 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- Top each tart with a slice of tomato, basil leaf and mozzarella slice.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until puffed and golden.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.
flour, pastry, tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella, salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/tomato-and-mozzerella-tarts-recipe.html (may not work)