Description
Mini Caprese Mozzarella Bites are a delightful appetizer combining juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 24 mini mozzarella pearls (bocconcini)
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 24 short wooden skewers or toothpicks
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (120 ml)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (30 ml)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Extra-virgin olive oil, optional drizzle
Instructions
- Combine balsamic vinegar and honey or maple syrup in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Stir occasionally and cook until reduced by half and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in a pinch of sea salt, then remove from heat and cool to thicken further.
- Lay wooden skewers or toothpicks flat on a clean, dry surface to streamline assembly and ensure uniform size.
- Place one halved cherry tomato, cut side down, onto the tip of each skewer for stability.
- Gently press a mozzarella pearl onto each tomato, ensuring it sits snugly against the tomato’s interior.
- Wrap a fresh basil leaf around the mozzarella and tomato, tucking the stem underneath the skewer for a neat presentation.
- Arrange assembled bites on a serving platter. Drizzle the cooled balsamic glaze over each bite. Optionally, add a light drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and freshly cracked black pepper. Let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavours to meld before serving.
Notes
- These bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to customize with additional ingredients such as prosciutto or avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg