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Mozzarella and Pesto Crescent Mini Tarts

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Jun 4, 2021
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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.

Mozzarella and Pesto Crescent Mini Tarts

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 12
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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 24 miniature muffin cups with cooking spray. Unroll crescent dough sheet into 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows to make 24 squares.
  • Step 
    2
    Gently 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.
  • Step 
    3
    Fill 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.

Nutrition

120 Calories
8g Total Fat
3g Protein
10g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Tips from the

Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    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.
  • tip 2
    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.
  • tip 3
    Cooking Vegetarian? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is vegetarian. Products and ingredient sources can change.
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