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Eyeball Caprese Bites

These Eyeball Caprese Bites are playful appetizers made by assembling fresh mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes, then decorating them with basil and black olive pupils to resemble spooky eyeballs. They combine the creamy texture of mozzarella with juicy tomatoes and crunchy basil, creating a fun, bite-sized presentation suitable for Halloween parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 piece fresh mozzarella balls about the size of a cherry
  • 12 piece cherry tomatoes preferably red
  • 12 leaves fresh basil leaves small-sized
  • 12 pieces black olives pitted, for pupils
  • to taste olive oil for drizzling
  • to taste salt optional, for seasoning

Equipment

  • Small skewers or toothpicks
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Skim the basil leaves and set aside; these will be used for the 'eyeball' detail.
  2. Take each cherry tomato and wash thoroughly. Place a cherry tomato next to a mozzarella ball for assembly.
  3. Using a small skewer or toothpick, spear a mozzarella ball followed by a cherry tomato, assembling them into a mini skewered bite.
  4. Repeat with all mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes until you have 12 assembled bites.
  5. Place each skewer on a serving platter. Top each mozzarella with a small basil leaf to resemble an eyeball’s sclera.
  6. Using a small piece of black olive, attach a tiny pupil in the center of the basil leaf to create the creepy eyeball effect.
  7. Optional: Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the assembled eyeballs for shine and flavor. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
  8. Serve immediately as a fun, spooky appetizer that’s visually striking and delicious.