Looking for a cute and delicious Valentine’s Day appetizer? These Valentine Heart Caprese Bites are quick, easy, and delicious to make. Combine grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, and balsamic glaze into an easy caprese bites appetizer.
While these heart shaped caprese bites are great for Valentine’s Day they’re perfect for any time of year and add a cute and fun touch to a classic appetizer.
Heart Caprese Bites
Heart shaped food is a must on Valentine’s Day (and beyond) and if you need an easy Valentine’s Day appetizer make these heart caprese bites. They use 3-4 fresh, but simple ingredients and take just a few seconds to assemble each skewer. If you want even more flavor you can drizzle them with a balsamic glaze.
Each bite is filled with fresh basil, juicy tomatoes, and cool cheese. The Valentine caprese bites are perfect as a Valentine’s day snack, appetizer, or side to any meal. You can make enough for one person or a whole crowd and they’d be perfect for a Valentine’s Day potluck or party.
How to Make Heart Caprese Bites
This will be one of the easiest appetizers you’ll ever make. All you do is take fresh mozzarella balls, fresh basil, and grape tomatoes. Cut the tomato at an angle, turn one side upside down and align them into a heart shape. Easy peasy!
Caprese Bites Ingredients
- 12 grape tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) tub mozzarella balls (ciliegene size)
- 24 small fresh basil leaves
- 12 (4-inch) wooden or bamboo skewers
- Balsamic Glaze (optional)
How to Assemble Caprese Bites
Cut the grape tomatoes in half diagonally at a 45 degree angle. Turn one half of the tomato 180 degrees and press the two halves together to create a heart shape.
Thread one mozzarella ball onto a wooden skewer. Next, thread one basil leaf onto the skewer. If the leaf is too large, fold it in half before threading it onto the skewer.
Thread the heart tomato onto the skewer. Next, add another basil leaf to the skewer. Finally, add another mozzarella ball to complete the skewer.
Add the skewers to a platter to serve.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze if you like.
Tips & Tricks
I like to drain my mozzarella balls on a paper towel for 10 minutes before assembling the skewers. This helps to minimize moisture leaking and forming puddles on your serving platter.
I like to serve my caprese skewers with a balsamic reduction.
You can use marinated mozzarella balls to give your skewers additional flavor.
How to store Caprese bites
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container lined with a damp towel for up to two days.
What tomatoes to use for Caprese bites
Grape or cherry tomatoes are good options with grape being the best. The longer grape tomatoes make better hearts than the shorter ones.
How far in advance can you make caprese bites?
I wouldn’t recommend making the skewers any earlier than two hours before you plan to serve them so the basil stays vibrant.
Heart Caprese Bites
Ingredients
- 12 grape tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) tub mozzarella balls (ciliegene size)
- 24 small fresh basil leaves
- 12 (4-inch) wooden or bamboo skewers
- Balsamic Glaze (optional)
Instructions
Cut the grape tomatoes in half diagonally at a 45-degree angle. Turn one-half of the tomato 180 degrees and press the two halves together to create a heart shape.
Thread one mozzarella ball onto a wooden skewer. Next, thread one basil leaf onto the skewer. If the leaf is too large, fold it in half before threading it onto the skewer.
Thread the heart tomato onto the skewer. Next, add another basil leaf to the skewer. Finally, add another mozzarella ball to complete the skewer.
Add the skewers to a platter to serve.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze if you like.