Go Back

Halloween Eyeball Caprese Bites

These are bite-sized appetizers assembled from fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and olives, designed to resemble tiny eyeballs. They involve simple assembly and layering to create a spooky, playful presentation with a creamy and juicy flavor profile, finished with a savory olive for the pupil.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces fresh mozzarella balls small size
  • 8 pieces cherry tomatoes
  • 8 pieces pitted black olives for pupils
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto optional, for flavor if desired

Equipment

  • Serving platter
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Place each mozzarella ball on a serving platter; these will form the white of the eyeballs.
  2. Carefully top each mozzarella with a cherry tomato, pressing gently to create a rounded, eyeball-like appearance.
  3. Insert a black olive into the center of each cherry tomato to resemble a dark, pupils of the eyeballs.
  4. If desired, dab a small amount of basil pesto around the olive to add a hint of green and extra flavor.
  5. Repeat the process for all bites, arranging them evenly on your serving platter for a spooky effect.
  6. Serve immediately for fresh flavor and a fun, Halloween-inspired presentation.

Notes

For variation, you can use different colored olives or add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor and visual appeal.