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Halloween Eyeball Caprese Bites

These Halloween Eyeball Caprese Bites are bite-sized appetizers featuring fresh mozzarella balls topped with cherry tomato halves, creating a spooky eyeball appearance. They are assembled by stacking and garnishing the ingredients to resemble creepy little eyes, finished with basil for a pop of color. The final presentation is a fun and eerie display perfect for Halloween parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 pieces fresh mozzarella balls preferably small-sized
  • 8 pieces cherry tomatoes halved for eyeball pupils
  • 16 leaves fresh basil small leaves for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Small spoon
  • Toothpicks or small skewers
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Start by preparing all your ingredients: halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside, keep the mozzarella balls whole, and wash the basil leaves.
  2. Place a small mozzarella ball on your plate or serving tray.
  3. Using a small spoon, gently scoop a halved cherry tomato and place it on top of the mozzarella to resemble an eyeball's iris.
  4. Thread a toothpick or small skewer through the center of the mozzarella and cherry tomato, securing them together.
  5. Repeat these steps for all your mozzarella and tomato pieces, creating a spooky eye effect.
  6. Garnish each eyeball with a basil leaf, placing it at the very top to resemble eye lashes or a creepy eyelid.
  7. Drizzle a little olive oil over the assembled eyeballs for shine and flavor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Arrange your spooky eyeball bites on a tray and keep them chilled until ready to serve.
  9. When ready to serve, place them on your Halloween table and enjoy the creepy, fresh flavor of these fun appetizers.

Notes

To make the eyes extra realistic, slightly flatten the mozzarella balls before assembling, and use small toothpicks for easy handling. For a more dramatic effect, add a tiny dab of black sesame seed or olive for the pupil if desired.