Tomato and Mozzarella Tarts

Ingredients

• 8 leaves basil leaves fresh
• 3 ounces mozzarella cheese fresh very thinly sliced ( 8 or 9 slices)
• 1.5 tablespoons parmesan freshly grated
• 1 large plum tomatoes thinly sliced
• 1 sheet puff pastry frozen thawed (from a)
• 8 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven
• cookie cutter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. On a lightly floured surface, unfold the pastry. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 8 or 9 rounds; place rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Prick the pastry rounds all over with a fork.
3. Sprinkle each with about 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan.
4. Bake rounds for 5 minutes.
5. Remove from oven.
6. Top each tart with a slice of tomato, basil leaf and mozzarella slice.
7. Bake for 10 minutes or until puffed and golden. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.