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January 23, 2012 By Kaitlin 15 Comments

Caprese Tomato Bites

I know, I know. It’s January. What the heck am I doing posting a Caprese recipe? I had a craving for a Caprese salad and I can’t bring myself to buy large tomatoes so out of season. Cherry tomatoes always seem to be around the same level of taste all year long, so I thought this might hold me over until the spring. The recipe incorporates all ingredients found in a traditional Caprese salad, while making it into a cute appetizer bite. I found this recipe on Taste of Home and mainly stuck to the recipe, with  a few changes based on what I could find.
Caprese Tomato Bites
Ingredients:
  • 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into smaller pieces
  • 6 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Begin be cutting your tomatoes in half. Use a spoon to scoop out all of the seeds. Turn the tomatoes cut side down onto a paper towel to drain.
Add the cream, mozzarella, basil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until blended.
Add the mozzarella mixture to a plastic zip lock bag. Close the zip lock bag and cut off one of the lower corners.
Turn the tomato halves over and drizzle with the vinegar. I somehow only had fig balsamic vinegar (who the heck has fig balsamic vinegar?) so I just used that. Pipe the cheese mixture into the tomatoes.
Pretty simple, right?
I brought these to a party and everyone seemed to really like them! The little bites make these really great for parties.
I love using heirloom tomatoes to add a bit more color. The yellow ones are so pretty.
The flavors were just like a Caprese salad! I’m glad I was able to get my fix 🙂

Caprese Tomato Bites

Cuisine: Appetizer, Vegetarian
Author: I Can Cook That
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into smaller pieces
  • 6 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
  1. Begin be cutting your tomatoes in half. Use a spoon to scoop out all of the seeds. Turn the tomatoes cut side down onto a paper towel to drain.
  2. Add the cream, mozzarella, basil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until blended.
  3. Add the mozzarella mixture to a plastic zip lock bag. Close the zip lock bag and cut off one of the lower corners.
  4. Turn the tomato halves over and drizzle with the vinegar. Pipe the cheese mixture into the tomatoes.
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Filed Under: Appetizer, Gluten Free, Party App, Quick, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, Balsamic, Basil, Bites, Caprese, Cheese, Cherry Tomtatoes, Garlic, Heirloom Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Quick, Whipping Cream

Comments

  1. Nava.K says

    January 23, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Having seen quite a bit of recipes with mozzarella, I got one yesterday. After that and since I have never tried anything with mozzarella, I just kept it in the fridge with getting on thinking what to do with it.

    So, your recipe came just on this for me to use the cheese and being such a simple recipe with a great outcome, this is going to hit my table soon.

    Reply
    • Kait Lunny says

      January 25, 2012 at 1:58 am

      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Marina says

    January 23, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Even though it’s January, it’s a great meal. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  3. Suzi says

    January 23, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I love little bites like these and so tasty. Fig balamic vinegar that sounds good too..

    Reply
  4. Sherry says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    These look so good, great idea.

    Reply
  5. Kiri W. says

    January 23, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    Mmm, looks like a fantastic appetizer 🙂

    Reply
  6. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    January 23, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    Love these little bites! How great for a party!

    Reply
  7. Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes says

    January 23, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    YUM – I love everything that is bite sized.

    I use to serve this type of hors d’ oeuvres on a tray lined with sea salt, so everytime you picked up a tomato a little bit of salt would stick to the bottom lending an extra punch of flavor – utterly addicting!

    Reply
    • Kait Lunny says

      January 25, 2012 at 1:58 am

      What a brilliant idea!! I will definitely be stealing that 🙂

      Reply
    • Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes says

      January 25, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks Kait – i can almost taste them just thinking about it!

      Reply
  8. Lisa @ Tequilacupcakes says

    January 23, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    this makes me wish summer was closer! These look adorable and so tasty! I love the comment suggestion of adding a little sea salt. yum!

    Reply
  9. Ann says

    January 24, 2012 at 4:40 am

    YUM! What a great idea! I’m SO ready for summer and all the fresh produce that comes with it….this is a brilliant dish! Buzzed!

    Reply
  10. Maureen says

    January 24, 2012 at 9:52 am

    Aren’t these cute! It IS summer here and the tomatoes are divine right now.

    Reply
  11. Eileen says

    January 25, 2012 at 1:56 am

    What a great way to forget about January and look toward warmer days, hearty gardens, and healthy dishes!

    Reply
  12. Katie @ OhShineOn says

    January 25, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    What a cute and fun appetizer! I love bruschetta with oily, delicious bread, but this recipe, which uses tomatoes as a base, is a lovely substitute!

    Reply

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