• Prep 20 min
• Total35 min
• Ingredients7
• Servings12

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.

Ingredients

• 1
  can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Crescent Dough Sheet

• 1tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/4teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3cup refrigerated basil pesto (from 7-oz container)
• 12fresh mozzarella cheese balls (1 inch), drained, (from 8-oz container), cut in half
• 6grape tomatoes, quartered
• 3tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps

• 1Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 24 miniature muffin cups with cooking spray. Unroll crescent dough sheet into 12×8-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows to make 24 squares.
• 2Gently 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.
• 3Fill 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.

Expert Tips

• 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.
• 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.
• Cooking Vegetarian? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Tarts

Calories

120

Calories from Fat

70

% Daily Value

Total Fat

8g

12%

Saturated Fat

3g

16%

Trans Fat

0g

Dietary Fiber

0g

0%

Sugars

2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A

6%

6%

Vitamin C

0%

0%

Calcium

6%

6%

Iron

4%

4%

Exchanges:

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