Zucchini, Tomato & Gorgonzola Puff Pastry Tarts
- 1 whole Sheet Frozen Puff Pastry, Defrosted
- 3 slices (1/2-inch) Zucchini, Cut Lengthwise From One Medium Zucchini
- 1- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Divided
- 18 whole Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes Cut In Half
- 1/4 cups Gorgonzola Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 3 whole Large Mint Leaves, Thinly Sliced
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Puff pastry sheets are typically folded into thirds.
- Unfold one sheet of defrosted puff pastry and cut along the fold lines to form 3 long, skinny strips of pastry.
- Cut each strip in half crosswise to form a total of 6 rectangles.
- Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and place the rectangles on the sheet.
- Pinch the edges of each one to make the edges higher than the center of the pastry.
- Cut each zucchini piece in half crosswise.
- Sprinkle both sides of the zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt, lay on a piece of paper towel, and press a second paper towel on top.
- Let sit for 15 minutes, during which time some of the moisture will be leached from the zucchini pieces.
- Lay one piece of zucchini on top of each piece of puff pastry.
- Arrange six tomato halves on top of each zucchini piece.
- Bake for approximately 13-15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is just starting to brown.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle 2 teaspoons Gorgonzola cheese and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over each tart.
- Return to the oven and bake for additional 5 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle sliced mint evenly over the tarts.
- Serve immediately.
- Makes 6 appetizer or light lunch (with a salad) servings.
whole sheet, zucchini, kosher salt, grape, gorgonzola cheese, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, mint leaves
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/zucchini-tomato-gorgonzola-puff-pastry-tarts/ (may not work)