Description
These Mini Caprese Bites are the perfect elegant appetizer, combining fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Ready in just 10 minutes, they’re a quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cherry tomatoes (firm, ripe)
- 12 fresh basil leaves (or baby spinach substitute)
- 12 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini or mozzarella pearls)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 toothpicks or skewers
Instructions
- Wash and dry cherry tomatoes thoroughly.
- Drain mozzarella balls and pat dry. Halve if using larger mozzarella.
- Thread each skewer: tomato, basil leaf, then mozzarella ball.
- Arrange assembled bites on a platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and freshness.
Notes
Best served fresh. Assemble up to 3 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Add balsamic glaze just before serving. Store leftover components separately for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: mini caprese bites, caprese skewers, Italian appetizer, mozzarella and tomato bites