Name: Easy Heart Caprese Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 8 oz fresh mozzarella; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 1 bunch fresh basil leaves; 2–3 tbsp balsamic glaze; 1–2 tbsp olive oil; salt to taste; black pepper to taste; 16 small skewers or toothpicks

Description

These festive heart-shaped Caprese bites combine fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze for a simple yet romantic Valentine’s appetizer.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz fresh mozzarella

1 pint cherry tomatoes

1 bunch fresh basil leaves

2–3 tbsp balsamic glaze

1–2 tbsp olive oil

salt to taste

black pepper to taste

16 small skewers or toothpicks

Instructions

1. Drain and pat dry the mozzarella, then use a small heart-shaped cutter to cut mozzarella into hearts.

2. Half the cherry tomatoes and, if desired, notch the top of each half to enhance the heart shape.

3. Place a basil leaf on each mozzarella heart, top with a tomato half, and secure with a skewer.

4. Arrange the assembled bites on a serving platter.

5. Drizzle olive oil over the bites and season with salt and freshly cracked pepper.

6. Right before serving, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the arranged bites for a glossy finish.

7. Keep bites refrigerated until 15–20 minutes before serving to maintain freshness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: no-cook
Cuisine: italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: serves 4

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