Description

These heart shaped caprese bites are a fresh, festive Valentine’s Day appetizer made with soft sliced Parisian bread, juicy tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze, and heart-cut mozzarella. Light, elegant, and easy to assemble, they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or any gathering where you want something simple but beautiful.

Ingredients

1 Parisian loaf, sliced 1/4-1/3 inch thick
1 package Campari tomatoes, thinly sliced
Pre-sliced mozzarella
Fresh basil leaves
Maldon finishing sea salt
Balsamic glaze

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Instructions

Slice the bread
Arrange slices of Parisian loaf on a serving platter.
Add tomatoes
Place two thin slices of tomato on each piece of bread.
Season
Lightly sprinkle tomatoes with Maldon finishing sea salt.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Cut mozzarella hearts
Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut hearts from pre-sliced mozzarella.
Assemble
Place a fresh basil leaf on each slice.
Top with a heart-shaped mozzarella piece.
Serve immediately
Best enjoyed fresh.

Notes

Bread can be toasted if preferred, but soft bread gives a lighter texture.

Assemble just before serving for best freshness.

Add extra balsamic drizzle before serving if desired.

Prep Time: 15