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Eyeball Caprese Bites

These Eyeball Caprese Bites are bite-sized appetizers made by skewering mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and black olives to resemble tiny creepy eyeballs. They showcase fresh ingredients with contrasting colors and textures, finished with a simple drizzle or detail for a spooky effect. The assembly results in visually striking, juicy bites with a firm yet tender texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini) preferably pre-packaged for uniform size
  • 16 cherry cherry tomatoes choose ripe, firm ones
  • 8 pieces small black olives pitted and tiny for realistic eyes
  • Optional to taste balsamic glaze or pesto for drizzling or adding creepy eye details

Equipment

  • Toothpicks or small skewers
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Gather the mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and small black olives. Prepare toothpicks or small skewers for assembling.
  2. Slice each black olive into tiny slices or leave them whole if small enough—these will serve as the 'pupils' of the eyeballs.
  3. Skewer a mozzarella ball onto a toothpick or skewer first, followed by a cherry tomato, then a tiny black olive for the pupil. Repeat for all bites.
  4. Once all the skewers are assembled, place them on a serving platter. Optionally, drizzle with balsamic glaze or pesto to add a glossy, spooky finish that mimics unsettling eyes.
  5. Arrange the bites with some spacing so each appears as a tiny, creepy eye staring out from the platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before guests arrive.

Notes

For extra creepiness, add tiny slices of black olives or pesto around the eyes for a more detailed effect. Keep ingredients chilled until serving for the freshest taste.