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Eyeball Caprese Bites

These eyeball Caprese bites are bite-sized appetizers featuring fresh mozzarella rounds topped with basil for irises and cherry tomatoes for blood-red pupils. They are assembled by stacking the ingredients and creating a spooky, eye-like appearance, resulting in a fun and fresh party snack with a contrasting soft and juicy texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces fresh mozzarella rounds about 1-inch thick
  • 8 leaves fresh basil leaves small size, for irises
  • 8 pieces cherry tomatoes blood-red, for pupils

Equipment

  • Serving platter
  • Toothpicks or small skewers

Method
 

  1. Place each mozzarella round on a clean serving platter, spacing them evenly.
  2. Gently top each mozzarella with a basil leaf, pressing down slightly to create an iris that sits flat on the cheese.
  3. Insert a cherry tomato onto the center of each basil leaf, pressing slightly to resemble a blood-red pupil.
  4. Optional: secure each assembled 'eye' with a toothpick or small skewer for easier handling, then remove before serving if preferred.
  5. Arrange the completed eyeball bites on the platter, adding any additional decoration for a spooky effect if desired.
  6. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, soft mozzarella and juicy cherry tomatoes, perfect for a festive Halloween snack.