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Pizza Puff Pastry Tarts

chef Laya
These easy Pizza Puff Pastry Tarts are made with flaky puff pastry, pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and your favorite toppings. Ready in about 30 minutes, they make a delicious appetizer, party snack, lunchbox treat, or quick family meal.
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Prepr Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 15 minutes
ToTal Time 25 minutes
Type of plate Appetizer, Snack
kitchen Italian-Inspired
Serving 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry approximately 320–หน้? grams, thawed but chilled
  • ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • ¼ cup sliced pepperoni optional
  • ¼ cup finely diced bell pepper
  • ¼ cup sliced mushrooms optional
  • ¼ cup halved cherry tomatoes optional
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley chopped, for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the chilled puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into 12 equal squares or rectangles.
  • Arrange the pastry pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly score a border around each piece, taking care not to cut all the way through the pastry.
  • Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce in the center of each pastry piece, leaving the edges uncovered.
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce. Add the pepperoni, bell pepper, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or other desired toppings.
  • Sprinkle the tarts with dried oregano and Italian seasoning.
  • Brush the exposed pastry edges with beaten egg. Avoid brushing the sauce and cheese.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  • Remove the tarts from the oven and allow them to cool for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve warm with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Use only a thin layer of sauce to help prevent soggy pastry.
  • Cook mushrooms or other watery vegetables before adding them to the tarts.
  • Keep the puff pastry cold until you are ready to use it.
  • For vegetarian pizza puff pastry tarts, omit the pepperoni.
  • Reheat leftovers in an oven or air fryer to help restore their crispy texture.