Caprese Tartlets ( Recipe Courtesy Melissa D'Arabian) Recipe

Name: Caprese Tartlets ( Recipe Courtesy Melissa D'Arabian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices white bread; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried basil; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced (approximately 2-inch ball); balsamic vinegar, for drizzling (optional); 8 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

Servings: persons

8 slices white bread
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced (approximately 2-inch ball)
balsamic vinegar, for drizzling (optional)
8 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Remove the crusts from the bread and using a large spoon or rolling pin, gently press the slices of bread down flat until they are thin and almost doughy. Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil. Press the slices in the muffin tin, to form tartlet shells. Set aside.
3
In a small bowl, using a fork to combine, mix together the cream cheese, garlic powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Drop about a teaspoon of the cream cheese into the bottom of each muffin tin. Bake the tartlets until golden and crusty, 12 to 13 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, liberally salt the tomato slices. Once the tartlet shells are golden, remove them from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Place a slice of mozzarella on top of the cream cheese, then layer on a tomato slice or two. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, if using. Garnish with basil chiffonade.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices white bread, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Caprese Tartlets ( Recipe Courtesy Melissa D'Arabian) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caprese Tartlets ( Recipe Courtesy Melissa D'Arabian)

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