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Halloween Eyeball Caprese Bites

These Halloween Eyeball Caprese Bites feature fresh cherry tomatoes topped with creamy mozzarella and decorated with glossy olive pupils, creating a playful and spooky appetizer. They are assembled by stacking and garnishing these ingredients to resemble creepy eyeballs with an attractive appearance. The final bites are colorful, bite-sized, and visually striking with a contrasting mix of textures from juicy tomatoes and soft mozzarella.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces cherry tomatoes fresh and ripe
  • 12 pieces mozzarella balls small fresh mozzarella or bocconcini
  • 12 pieces green or black olives pitted, for pupils
  • balsamic glaze to taste balsamic reduction for drizzling
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish fresh basil

Equipment

  • Toothpicks or small skewers
  • Small knife
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Start by washing the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly, then pat them dry with a clean towel.
  2. Slice the mozzarella balls in half horizontally to create flat, disc-like shapes that will sit nicely on the tomatoes.
  3. Make a small cut in each olive to create a cavity for the pupils, then insert the olive into the center of each mozzarella disc.
  4. Using a toothpick or small skewer, place a mozzarella disc on top of each cherry tomato, pressing gently to secure it.
  5. Arrange the assembled bites on a serving platter, spacing them evenly for presentation.
  6. Drizzle balsamic reduction over each bite for a glossy, eerie effect resembling a spooky glaze.
  7. Top each bite with a small basil leaf to add a splash of green and a fragrant finishing touch.
  8. Serve immediately for the freshest presentation, allowing the colors and textures to shine.

Notes

For more dramatic eyeball effects, use red or black olives for pupils and add a tiny dot of red food coloring or jelly as blood effects if desired.