Ingredients
– Grape or cherry tomatoes
– Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
– Fresh basil leaves
– Extra virgin olive oil
– Balsamic glaze (optional)
– Salt (to taste)
– Pepper (to taste)
– Skewers or toothpicks for assembly
Instructions
Creating delicious Caprese Bites is a simple process that anyone can follow. Here’s how to make them:
1. Gather Ingredients: Assemble all the ingredients on a clean workspace.
2. Wash the Tomatoes: Rinse the grape or cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
3. Prepare the Mozzarella: Drain the mozzarella balls if packed in liquid. Pat them dry with a paper towel to avoid excess moisture.
4. Prepare the Basil: Select whole basil leaves. Make sure they are fresh and vibrant.
5. Assemble the Bites: Take a skewer or toothpick and add one tomato, followed by a basil leaf, then a mozzarella ball.
6. Repeat: Continue this assembly process until you have the desired number of bites prepared.
7. Drizzle Olive Oil: Arrange the assembled bites on a serving platter and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
8. Add Flavor: Optionally, you can drizzle balsamic glaze over the bites for added flavor and sweetness.
9. Season: Finish with a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve Immediately: These Caprese Bites are best served fresh to maintain their vibrant flavors.
By following these steps, you’ll have gorgeous and tasty Caprese Bites ready to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bites
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 3g