Puff Pastries with Tomato, Cranberry & Almond Pesto Recipe Video

Puff pastries and pesto. Sounds a little odd, but it's oddly amazing. A fantastic simple recipe that will have your guests loading up on the appetizers. Windset Farms chef Ned Bell, knocks it out of the park, once again, with this tangy recipe for pastry.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings8
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
VegetarianInterest Group

Ingredients

For tart
 Puff pastry sheet1
 Eggs1 , beaten
For pesto sauce
 Grape tomato1 Pound (Concerto Grape Tomatoes)
 Dried cranberries1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cranberry juice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Slivered almonds1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt and pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 320 Calories from Fat 61

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7 g11.2%

Saturated Fat 0.7 g3.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 26.4 mg8.8%

Sodium 71 mg3%

Total Carbohydrates 53 g17.8%

Dietary Fiber 10.4 g41.6%

Sugars 30.1 g

Protein 8 g15.3%

Vitamin A 9.4% Vitamin C 13.9%

Calcium 5.3% Iron 3.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 365 degree F.

MAKING
For Tart:
2. Cut puff pastry sheet into bite size squares.
3. Lay them on a baking sheet, pierce the dough all over with a fork and brush with beaten egg.
4. Pop the sheet in oven and bake until golden brown.
For Pesto:
5. Place a pot over medium heat, add tomatoes, cranberries, cranberry juice, and salt in it. Bring it to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the mixture has broken down and liquid has reduced by half.
6. Place mixture in a food processor and puree with slivered almonds.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Spoon the mixture onto puff tarts.

SERVING
9. Garnish with cheese, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Editors Review

Are you looking for some cocktail party appetizers? Take a look at this terrific video that shows a perfect way to entertain your guests with some awesome puff pastry tarts topped with a super flavorful tomato cranberry pesto. The video in impressive and these appetizers would definitely add an extra special touch. Check it out...
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