Prosciutto Caprese Bites
Prosciutto Caprese Bites are small apetizer "bites" on a cracker (or crostini) with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, and prosciutto. Serve on 2 cake stands stacked on top of each other.
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!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 201kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 245mg, Potassium: 106mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 13IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 84mg, Iron: 0.2mg