Mozzarella and Pesto Crescent Mini TartsMozzarella and Pesto Crescent Mini Tarts
Mozzarella and Pesto Crescent Mini Tarts
Mozzarella and Pesto Crescent Mini Tarts
Mozzarella and pesto mini tarts are a deliciously easy appetizer you can whip up with only 20 minutes of prep. With only a handful of simple ingredients, these bite-sized starters couldn't be easier. Using your muffin tin, you can make your mini tarts with basil pesto, fresh mozzarella and tomato baked inside garlic-buttered crescent cups. These savory mini tarts are sure to be a hit for mealtime, game day celebrations, movie night and whenever you need a satisfying vegetarian snack. Less -
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Recipe - Dearborn Market
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Mozzarella and Pesto Crescent Mini Tarts
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Servings12
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Calories120
Ingredients
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet
1 tbs butter, melted
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/3 cup refrigerated basil pesto
12 fresh mozzarella cheese balls (1 inch), drained, (from 8-oz container), cut in half
6 grape tomatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 24 miniature muffin cups with cooking spray. Unroll crescent dough sheet into 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows to make 24 squares.

 

2. Gently press dough squares into muffin cups (dough will not completely cover inside of cup; do not press too much). In small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush mixture lightly onto insides of crescent dough. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

 

3. Fill each baked crescent cup with generous 1/2 teaspoon pesto, cheese ball half and tomato quarter. Bake 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese is softened. Remove from pan. Top with basil before serving. Serve warm.

 

Tip 1 Fresh mozzarella comes in various sizes and forms. We tested with the 1/3 oz ciliegine (cherry size or 1-inch balls), cut in half, for this mini tart recipe. Tip 2 Using a pizza cutter works well for cutting the dough into squares for your savory mini tarts. Try to get even-sized pieces for the best results. Tip 3 Cooking Vegetarian? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.

 

Nutritional Information

  • 8 g Total Fat
  • 3 g Protein
  • 10 g Total Carbohydrate
  • 2 g Sugars

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12
Servings
120
Calories

Shop Ingredients

Makes 12 servings
1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury Crescent Dough Sheet
Not Available
1 tbs butter, melted
Bowl & Basket Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 4 count, 16 oz
Bowl & Basket Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 4 count, 16 oz
$4.29$4.29/lb
1/4 tsp garlic powder
McCormick Garlic Powder, 3.12 oz
McCormick Garlic Powder, 3.12 oz
$5.79$1.86/oz
1/3 cup refrigerated basil pesto
Barilla Rustic with Italian Basil Pesto Sauce, 6.5 oz
Barilla Rustic with Italian Basil Pesto Sauce, 6.5 oz
$4.29$0.72/oz
12 fresh mozzarella cheese balls (1 inch), drained, (from 8-oz container), cut in half
Polly-O Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese, 16 oz
Polly-O Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese, 16 oz
$6.99$0.44/oz
6 grape tomatoes, quartered
Wholesome Pantry Organic Grape Tomatoes, 1 pint
Wholesome Pantry Organic Grape Tomatoes, 1 pint
$4.99$4.99/pt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Not Available

Nutritional Information

  • 8 g Total Fat
  • 3 g Protein
  • 10 g Total Carbohydrate
  • 2 g Sugars

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 24 miniature muffin cups with cooking spray. Unroll crescent dough sheet into 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows to make 24 squares.

 

2. Gently press dough squares into muffin cups (dough will not completely cover inside of cup; do not press too much). In small bowl, mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush mixture lightly onto insides of crescent dough. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

 

3. Fill each baked crescent cup with generous 1/2 teaspoon pesto, cheese ball half and tomato quarter. Bake 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese is softened. Remove from pan. Top with basil before serving. Serve warm.

 

Tip 1 Fresh mozzarella comes in various sizes and forms. We tested with the 1/3 oz ciliegine (cherry size or 1-inch balls), cut in half, for this mini tart recipe. Tip 2 Using a pizza cutter works well for cutting the dough into squares for your savory mini tarts. Try to get even-sized pieces for the best results. Tip 3 Cooking Vegetarian? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.