8 INGREDIENTS 7 STEPS 45min

Tomato Basil Caprese Bites

RECIPE

5.0
3 Ratings
The party appetizer you’ve been waiting for! By combining cottage cheese with a little bit of mozzarella and cream cheese, then drizzling with a surprisingly easy homemade balsamic reduction, you get this decadent yet healthy take on the old-school Italian classic.
Tomato Basil Caprese Bites Recipe | SideChef
The party appetizer you’ve been waiting for! By combining cottage cheese with a little bit of mozzarella and cream cheese, then drizzling with a surprisingly easy homemade balsamic reduction, you get this decadent yet healthy take on the old-school Italian classic.
SideChef
Welcome to SideChef's original recipes. Created from scratch in the SideChef Kitchen, where recipe inspiration and ingredient experimentation is a way of life.
https://www.sidechef.com
SideChef
Welcome to SideChef's original recipes. Created from scratch in the SideChef Kitchen, where recipe inspiration and ingredient experimentation is a way of life.
https://www.sidechef.com
45min
Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
12
US / METRIC
225 g
Cottage Cheese
mashed with a fork to break down the curds
30 g
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp
Cream Cheese , softened
1/2 tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/8 tsp
Salt
4 Tbsp
Finely Chopped Fresh Basil
add more to taste
1.8 kg
Cherry Tomatoes
60-70 total
240 mL
Balsamic Vinegar

Nutrition Per Serving

VIEW ALL
CALORIES
94
FAT
2.2 g
PROTEIN
5.6 g
CARBS
12.0 g

Cooking Instructions

HIDE IMAGES
Step 1
In a medium bowl, mix together the Cottage Cheese (225 g) , Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (30 g) , Cream Cheese (2 Tbsp) , Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) , and Salt (1/8 tsp) .
Step 2
Stir in the Fresh Basil (2 Tbsp) until well combined. Let the mixture sit to allow flavors to combine while preparing the tomatoes.
Step 3
Slice a very thin sliver off the bottom of each Cherry Tomatoes (1.8 kg) so they will sit flat. Slice a thin piece off of the top of each tomato, exposing the seeds inside.
Step 4
Carefully scoop out the tomato pulp and seeds using a small spoon. Discard.
Step 5
Spoon the cheese filling evenly into each prepared cherry tomato (you can also use a piping bag).
Step 6
In a large stainless steel skillet, heat the Balsamic Vinegar (245 g) over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture has thickened to a runny, syrup-like consistency. Don’t stop stirring until you remove it from the heat, as it can burn easily.
Step 7
Serve the filled tomatoes on a platter drizzled with the balsamic reduction. Garnish with remaining Fresh Basil (2 Tbsp) .

Rate & Review

370 Saved
TOP
Recipe Saved to My Saved Recipes VIEW
Recipe Added to Shopping List VIEW
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
94
% Daily Value*
Fat
2.2 g
3%
Saturated Fat
1.1 g
6%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
--
Cholesterol
7.8 mg
3%
Carbohydrates
12.0 g
4%
Fiber
2.4 g
9%
Sugars
8.6 g
--
Protein
5.6 g
11%
Sodium
210.1 mg
9%
Vitamin D
0.0 µg
0%
Calcium
96.5 mg
7%
Iron
2.0 mg
11%
Potassium
46.8 mg
1%