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Balsamic-Glazed Italian Caprese Tart

Name: Balsamic-Glazed Italian Caprese Tart
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups; Cold butter, cubed, 1/2 cup; Ice water, 1/4 cup; Salt, 1/2 tsp; Cherry tomatoes, halved, 2 cups; Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved, 1 cup; Fresh basil leaves, torn, 1/4 cup; Balsamic vinegar, 1 cup; Honey, 2 tbsp; Freshly ground black pepper; Sea salt to taste

This delightful tart features the fresh flavors of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella, all enhanced with a tangy balsamic glaze.

4.3(694 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 27, 2025

Balsamic-Glazed Italian Caprese Tart — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Tart Shell

For the Filling

For the Balsamic Glaze

For the Assembly

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 556 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Carbs: 59.2 g
Fat: 29.1 g
Fiber: 2.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2225 kcal
Protein: 47.9 g
Carbs: 236.7 g
Fat: 116.5 g
Fiber: 8.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups	684	18.1	142.2	1.8	5
Cold butter, cubed 1/2 cup	814	0.9	0.1	92.1	0
Ice water 1/4 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Salt 1/2 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups	54	2.7	12	0.6	3.5
Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved 1 cup	320	24	4	22	0
Fresh basil leaves, torn 1/4 cup	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Balsamic vinegar 1 cup	223	2	43	0	0
Honey 2 tbsp	128	0.1	34.8	0	0.1
Freshly ground black pepper	1	0	0.4	0	0.1
Sea salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Tart Shell

1
Combine dry ingredients
Combine flour and salt in a bowl.
2
Cut in butter
Add cold butter and mix until crumbs form.
Tip: Do not overwork the tart dough to keep it tender.
3
Add water
Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
4
Chill
Chill for 30 minutes in the fridge.

Preparing the Filling

1
Halve ingredients
Halve the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to cut the tomatoes to prevent squishing.
2
Toss with basil
Toss with torn basil leaves in a bowl.
3
Season
Season with salt and pepper.

How to Make Balsamic-Glazed Italian Caprese Tart

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Pre-baking the Shell
Blind bake the tart shell at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
2
Thickening the Glaze
Simmer balsamic vinegar and honey over medium-low heat until syrupy.
3
Final Assembly
Fill the cooled tart shell with the tomato mixture, drizzle with balsamic glaze.