Caprese Canape Appetizer

1 serving

5 minutes

Caprese canapés are a true embodiment of Italian culinary elegance. This recipe is inspired by the classic Caprese salad that originated in the sunny region of Campania. Delicate mozzarella balls pair with juicy halved cherry tomatoes, while aromatic pesto sauce adds a rich herbal flavor with hints of nuts and Parmesan cheese. Miniature canapés are the perfect choice for an appetizer, adorning the table with their simplicity and sophistication. Their ease of preparation makes them an indispensable choice for parties, and the harmony of flavors creates an impression of refinement. The appetizer pairs excellently with white wine or cool summer cocktails, evoking memories of warm evenings on the Italian coast.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 391.2
• Proteins: 20.3g
• Fats: 37.6g
• Carbohydrates: 4.6g

Ingredients

• Cherry tomatoes: 100 g
• Mini mozzarella cheese: 100 g
• Pesto: 30 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients.

2. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 100 g

3. Insert half a cherry onto the skewer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 100 g

4. Coat the cherry with pesto sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pesto: 30 g

5. Skewer a ball of mozzarella.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mini mozzarella cheese: 100 g

6. Spread cheese with pesto sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pesto: 30 g

7. Finish the canapé with the other half of the tomato.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 100 g