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My roasted tomato puff pastry appetizer with a balsamic drizzle is a flavorful vegetarian appetizer that will please a crowd!
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Roasted Tomato Puff Pastry Appetizer

A delicious vegetarian appetizer that really brings out the flavor in tomatoes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tomato puff pastry appetizer
Servings: 6
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • One package little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Garlic powder
  • Fresh thyme
  • Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry

Balsamic drizzle:

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  • If frozen, thaw puff pastry according to package directions (note that the kind that isn't rolled out usually requires thawing overnight unless you want to thaw it in the microwave).
  • Pre-heat oven to 400F. Move the rack to the middle position. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place tomatoes in a baking dish and toss with about a tablespoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with some garlic powder, fresh thyme (take the leaves off the stems), herbs de Provence, and salt & pepper. Roast tomatoes for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the balsamic drizzle by combining the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small pan. Cook on medium heat until it’s reduced by half (about 10 min.).
  • If your puff pastry isn't rolled out, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a sheet that's about 12 inches long (it should comfortably fit on the baking sheet).
  • When the tomatoes are almost done, place the puff pastry on the baking sheet. Spread the tomatoes (and the leftover oil/juice) onto the pastry. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is cooked and lightly browned.
  • Cut into squares (I used a pizza cutter!), use a spoon to drizzle the balsamic reduction on each piece, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you don't want the edges of the puff pastry to be quite as puffy, prick its edges with a fork prior to baking.
  • Don't let the puff pastry get too warm or it won't turn out as well.