Tomato Mozza Appetizer Pastries

My neighbour often serves up delicious appetizers made from puff pastry so when I was asked to bring an appetizer to a recent bridal shower I was inspired to try my hand at using this frozen pastry dough .

They were delicious and so easy that I’ll be making them again.

Note: Check the package directions on how long to thaw the puff pastry

before you start on the recipe.

1 package puff pastry (found in the freezer section of the grocery store)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1-2 tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
Mozzarella cheese sliced 1/2″ thick and cut into 1 inch squares.
2 tablespoons fresh basil, coarsely chopped

Mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic and basil in a small bowl and set aside.
Working with 1/2 of the puff pastry at a time, roll each out into a large square about 10″ x 10″.
Using a pastry cutter, cut pastry into 2 inch squares.
Place squares on to a parchment paper lined baking pan.
Spread a teaspoon or so of mayonnaise mixture in the centre of each square.
Top with 3 pieces of tomato, 3 pieces of Mozzarella cheese and a sprinkle of fresh basil.
Pinch edges of pastry together to make a sort of rustic circle.
Bake at 400º for 15- 20 minutes or until golden and cheese begins to brown a little.
Serve warm or cold.