Caprese tartlets

1 serving

7 minutes

Caprese tartlets are an exquisite variation of the classic Italian Caprese salad, presented in miniature crispy tartlets. The dish's history begins on the sunny island of Capri, where the combination of fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, and sweet tomatoes symbolizes the colors of the Italian flag. In this recipe, traditional ingredients are complemented by creamy cottage cheese and zesty pesto sauce, giving the appetizer a rich flavor. Light, crispy tartlets are infused with the aromas of fresh herbs and balsamic cream, creating a unique harmony of tastes. This is the perfect dish for an elegant aperitif or light snack that will adorn any table and provide a sense of Italian culinary magic.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 900.5
• Proteins: 40.6g
• Fats: 79.4g
• Carbohydrates: 26.5g

Ingredients

• Tartlets: 3 pc
• Cottage cheese: 3 tsp
• Pesto: 3 tsp
• Mozzarella cheese: 3 pc
• Cherry tomatoes: 3 pc
• Green: to taste
• Salt: pinch
• Ground black pepper: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Spread the tartlets with cream cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 3 teaspoons

2. Season with black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  pinch

3. Pour the pesto sauce on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pesto: 3 teaspoons

4. Wash cherry tomatoes and greens in cold water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 3 pieces
   • Green:  to taste

5. Slice the cherries into thin wedges.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 3 pieces

6. Place a ball of mozzarella in each tartlet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese: 3 pieces

7. Slightly salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch

8. Add cherry slices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 3 pieces

9. Dress with balsamic cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch

10. Add greens and serve.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green:  to taste