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
Caprese Tomato Bites
Caprese Tomato Bites
Prep Time
30 min
Yield
4 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Directions
- Scoop out and discard pulp of cherry tomatoes. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
- In a food processor, combine cream, mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic; cover and process until blended.
- Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Fill with cheese mixture.
- 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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