Caprese Bites

Name: Caprese Bites
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tortilla; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 avocado; 2 tablespoons sour cream (or creme fraiche); 1 clove garlic; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1 teaspoon onion powder; sea salt (to taste); 2 fresh mozzarella (balls); 1 tomato (large); fresh basil (leaves)

Crispy baked tortilla hearts filled with avocado cream and topped with mozzarella, tomato, and basil.

By Sine

Updated Jul 03, 2026, Published Jan 22, 2025

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These Caprese Bites are one of my favorite snacks and a delicious taste of summer! Made with soft tortillas, avocado cream, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and fresh basil, they’re savory, refreshing, and perfectly portioned for easy serving.

Seven heart-shaped Caprese Bites are arranged on a round white platter.

With their festive heart shape, these bites are the perfect addition to a Valentine’s Day spread alongside Valentine chocolate hedgehogs and a Valentine’s Day cheeseboard. However, they’re great for any holiday and make for an easy afternoon snack, too. Switch up the heart shapes to celebrate every occasion!

Recipe Tip

If you don’t have a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut the tortilla into similar-sized squares instead.

❤️Why You’ll Love Caprese Bites

Easy appetizer with simple ingredients and fresh flavors.
Delicious and impressive.
Perfectly bite-sized party food.

Heart-shaped Caprese Bites with green avocado spread, fresh basil, a mozzarella heart, and a tomato heart on top.

Caprese Bites Ingredients

Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete details!

Tortilla: I use plain white tortillas.
Avocado: Opt for a ripe, mashable avocado.
Sour cream: Or creme fraiche. I use full-fat, but use what you prefer.
Parsley: Use fresh parsley for the best taste.
Onion powder: Adds a sweet onion flavor.
Garlic and sea salt: Adjust to taste.
Mozzarella: Choose your favorite fresh mozzarella balls.
Tomato: I prefer vine tomatoes, beefsteak, or grape tomatoes.
Fresh basil: To garnish.

How to Make Caprese Bites

Prepare the tortilla shells: Preheat the oven to 175°C fan (350°F). Cut out the tortilla hearts with a cutter. Brush with olive oil and bake in a muffin tin until golden brown.
Make the avocado cream: Mix avocado, sour cream, garlic, parsley, onion powder, sea salt, and pepper in a mini food processor until creamy.
Prepare the topping: Shape the mozzarella and tomato hearts.
Assemble: Top the tortilla shells with avocado cream, the mozzarella heart, and finally the tomato heart. Garnish with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh basil.

Two hands push a tortilla heart cut out into a muffin tin cavity.

A spoon dips into a light green avocado cream made in a mini food processor.

Possible Variations

Tortilla: Use gluten-free, corn, or whole wheat tortilla. Puff pastry is a great alternative, but do follow the baking time as instructed on the packet.
Avocado cream: Try pesto, aioli, cream cheese, hummus, or guacamole.
Toppings: Balsamic vinegar, balsamic glaze, edible flowers, caramelized onion, strawberries, pickled onion, sesame seeds, feta, sour cream, fresh herbs, or roasted pine nuts for crunch.

Serving Suggestion

Top the caprese bites on your favorite salad instead of croutons for a fun presentation.

How to Store Leftovers

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Once assembled, they are best enjoyed on the same day.

FAQs

Can the bites be prepared in advance?

Yes. You can prepare the flower-shaped tortilla shells a day in advance, and the avocado cream a few hours ahead (add lemon juice, then wrap it tightly with cling film to prevent browning). Assemble just before serving.

How do I make these without cookie cutters?

Cut similar-sized square-shaped tortillas, top with small mozzarella balls, and halved cherry tomatoes.

Can I make the appetizer gluten-free?

Absolutely! Swap the tortilla for a gluten-free variety.

My tortilla shells aren’t crispy. How do I fix this?

They probably need a minute or two longer in the oven. Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn, and let them cool on a wire rack to crisp up.