Caprese Tomato Bites
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 dozen
I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in these bite-size appetizers. They give you a taste of summertime. —Crystal Williams, Brooklyn, New York
Ingredients
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
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6 fresh basil leaves
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Directions
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1.
Scoop out and discard pulp of cherry tomatoes. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
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2.
In a food processor, combine cream, mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic; cover and process until blended.
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3.
Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Fill with cheese mixture.
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4.
Turn tomato halves over; drizzle with vinegar. Pipe cheese mixture into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 tomato half: 18 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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