Mini Caprese Bites
Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil on a toothpick — finished with olive oil, salt, and balsamic glaze. No cooking, fifteen minutes, and the appetizer everyone reaches for first.
- Total Time15 minutes
- Yield22 bites 1x
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 20-25 tomatoes)
- 8 oz mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 20-25 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- 20-25 toothpicks or mini skewers
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients Prep the Ingredients: Rinse cherry tomatoes and basil leaves under cool water and pat dry. Drain the mozzarella balls and blot with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Dry mozzarella holds the skewer better and doesn’t dilute the olive oil.
- Assemble the Skewers Assemble the Skewers: Thread each toothpick in this order: cherry tomato, folded basil leaf, mozzarella ball. Press gently to keep the ingredients snug. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- Dress and Finish Dress and Finish: Arrange the bites on a serving platter. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
Blot the mozzarella dry before skewering — excess water from the brine dilutes the olive oil and makes the platter pool. Fold large basil leaves in half so they stay on the skewer without tearing. Add the balsamic glaze at the last moment before serving; applied too early, it bleeds color and the platter loses its clean look. Assemble up to 4 hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate without the glaze. Bring to room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 55
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 8
Find it online: https://blesseddish.com/mini-caprese-bites/
