Prep Time: 30 min.
Everyone will love these adorable Caprese Bites shaped into hearts, and best of all, they are so easy!
To make them, cut out tortilla wrap hearts and bake them until crispy and golden. Top with a quick avocado cream, mozzarella, tomato, and basil for the ultimate appetizer on Valentine's Day or for special occasions.
They are best to assemble shortly before plating, but you can prepare all the elements in advance and then drizzle with balsamic glaze and sea salt when you are ready to serve.
To save time, you can skip the avocado cream and use pesto, aioli, or cream cheese.
For other irresistible appetizers, take a look at my smoked salmon bites, tomato and mozzarella skewers, tomato crostini, and tomato flower skewers.
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 heaped tablespoon sour cream (creme fraiche)
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- a pinch of sea salt
- 1 tortilla
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 large tomato
- fresh basil leaves
- small heart-shaped cookie cutters
- medium heart-shaped cookie cutters
- large heart-shaped cookie cutters
- muffin pan
Instructions
Makes 10.
1. Turn on the oven to 175°C / 350°F (fan).
2. Cut out the tortilla hearts with the large cookie cutter.
3. Place the tortilla hearts in the muffin pan.
4. Brush the hearts with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
5. Bake for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
6. Allow to cool.
7. Mix the avocado, garlic, parsley, onion powder, and sea salt in a mini food processor until creamy.
8. Cut out the mozzarella hearts with the medium heart and use the small cutter for the tomato hearts (it's easiest if you pierce the soft side of the tomato first).
9. Top the tortilla hearts with avocado cream, a mozzarella heart, a fresh basil leaf, and a tomato heart.
10. Sprinkle with sea salt.
11. Serve.
