Delicious Caprese Grazing Cups for Perfect Entertaining
These Caprese Grazing Cups are a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo. Each cup is filled with layers of creamy mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (approximately 20–25 tomatoes)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 small cups or jars (4–6 ounces capacity)
- Optional: toothpicks or small skewers for assembly
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the cherry tomatoes under cool water. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- Next, cut each cherry tomato in half. Use a sharp knife for a clean cut, and be careful not to squish them. Place them in a medium bowl as you cut.
- After halving the tomatoes, add the mozzarella balls to the bowl. If they are larger than a cherry tomato, cut them in half as well.
- Now, add the fresh basil leaves to the bowl. Gently tear larger leaves into smaller pieces to release their aromatic oils and enhance flavor.
- Drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss everything together gently until the tomatoes and mozzarella are well coated.
- Grab your small cups or jars. Start layering the mixture by placing a layer of tomatoes and mozzarella at the bottom, followed by a basil leaf, then repeat until the cups are filled to your liking.
- If you’d like, use toothpicks or small skewers to secure the layers in each cup.
- Finally, drizzle a little extra balsamic glaze over the top of each cup for that finishing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Choose high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor. Avoid over-dressing the cups with balsamic glaze to prevent sogginess. Layer ingredients in a rainbow fashion for a visually appealing presentation.