Prosciutto Caprese Bites
Prosciutto Caprese Bites are small appetizer “bites” on a cracker (or crostini) that combiine the flavors of a Caprese salad (mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil), with savory prosciutto. We serve it on crackers, to make little sandwich bites!
These little Prosciutto Caprese Bites are a delicious appetizer for spring or summer. You can serve the deconstructed ingredients (mozzarella cheese, Prosciutto, tomatoes, fresh basil and crackers) on a board or make a beautiful presentation by stacking 2 pedistal cake stands. The crackers (or crostini) can be arranged at the basil, and these bites are delicious served with balsamic glaze.
Our recent visit to France, we really fell in love with prosciutto, and then created this Croque Monsieur Breakfast Casserole, which we love!
What are Prosciutto Caprese Bites?
Caprese means “from Capri” somewhere near the Gulf of Naples, and commonly means “Insalata Caparese” which is a popular Italian salad, usually with tomato slices, basil, and seasoned with salt and pepper. For this Prosciutto Caprese Bites, we took the flavors of a Caprese salad to make these little delicious bites for a tasty appetizer.
We love these little bites for spring holidays, like Easter, Mother’s Day, the first day of summer, Father’s Day, and even Fourth of July. It’s optional to add flowers, edible flowers, or even dried flowers if you are entertaining and making a pretty spread. If you love pineapple, give our Pineapple Prosciutto Crostini bites a try!
Serve with grilled chicken, Deviled Egg Salad with Pasta, herb bread, and a crunchy green salad!
All the details to make Prosciutto Caprese Bites
Ingredients: Gather these ingredients of fresh mozzarella balls, tomatoes (like cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes), fresh basil leaves, and thinly sliced prosciutto.
Flavor: The combination of salty prosciutto, creamy mozzarella, sweet tomato, and fresh basil creates a fresh satisfying bite. Drizzle balsamic glaze on each bite for an addition pop of flavor!
Display: You can display this appetizer in a few ways, by setting out on a board or large platter, or stacking 2 cake stands (pedistals) on top of each other. Crackers can be arranged at the base, or you can set in a separate bowl or tray. [see photos]
Flowers: Flowers are optional – you can use real, fake, or edible. Some common edible flowers include chamomile, hibiscus, lavender, pansies, roses, and nasturtiums. It’s important to note that not all flowers are safe to eat! Edible flowers are often found in a high-end grocery store.
Assemble the bite: Take a cracker, place cheese and meat on top with a tomato and piece of basil. Pop it into your mouth and enjoy! Optional to add a drizzle of the balsmic glaze.
How do you make Prosciutto Caprese Bites?
- Gather the fresh mozzarella balls, tomatoes (cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes – optional to slice in half), torn fresh basil leaves, and thinly sliced prosciutto.
- Tear the prosciutto into smal bite size pieces, or you can just fold it. You can decided on what size of meat you want (big or small).
- You can display this appetizer in a few ways, by setting out on a board or large platter, or stacking 2 cake stands (pedistals) on top of each other. Crackers can be arranged at the base, or you can set in a separate bowl or tray.
- Lay down the ingredients, and add a pop of color by adding flowers.
- Serve with balsamic glaze and crackers on the side. Optional to add crostini in place of crackers).
- Assemble each bite by taking a cracker, placing cheese and meat on top with a tomato and piece of basil. Optional to add a drizzle of the balsmic glaze.
- Pop it into your mouth and enjoy!
Sandy’s tips and substitutions:
- In place of the crackers, you can serve crostini. How do you make crostini?
- Optional to cut the mozzarella cheese balls in half, and also the cherry tomatoes in half, for smaller bites.
- Optional to make smaller “balls” of the prosciutto, by tearing off small pieces.
- Crackers: We love to use Lesley Stowe crackers, too, because they are sturdy. You want a sturdy cracker that does not crumble when you take a bite.
- Make it Gluten-Free: Set out gluten-free crackers.
- Use edible flowers found in the grocery store!
More prosciutto recipes to try:
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon
- Prosciutto Wrapped Mini Peppers
- Prosciutto Salad with Beets and Goat Cheese
- Arugula Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
Get the Recipe:
Prosciutto Caprese Bites
Ingredients
- 12 oz prosciutto , we used Principe Prosciutto so San Daniele Dop
- 8 oz whole milk fresh mozzarella balls, optional to cut in half
- 1 cup yellow baby heirloom tomatoes, cut into half
- Fresh basil
- Favorite balsamic glaze
- Favorite crackers, or crostini
Equipment
- 2 cake pedestals 1 large, 1 small, to stack on top of each other
- sunflower cocktail napkins
Instructions
- Gather the fresh mozzarella balls, tomatoes (cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes – optional to slice in half), torn fresh basil leaves, and thinly sliced prosciutto.
- Tear the prosciutto into smal bite size pieces, or you can just fold it. You can decided on what size of meat you want (big or small).
- You can display this appetizer in a few ways, by setting out on a board or large platter, or stacking 2 cake stands (pedistals) on top of each other. Crackers can be arranged at the base, or you can set in a separate bowl or tray.
- Lay down the ingredients, and add a pop of color by adding flowers.
- Serve with balsamic glaze and crackers on the side. Optional to add crostini in place of crackers).
- Assemble each bite by taking a cracker, placing cheese and meat on top with a tomato and piece of basil. Optional to add a drizzle of the balsmic glaze.
- Pop it into your mouth and enjoy!
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