This easy caprese crostini recipe with balsamic glaze is bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor! This tasty appetizer is great for serving at dinner parties and sharing with friends and family! Our classic bruschetta, roasted cherry tomato bruschetta, and prosciutto bruschetta recipes are other reader favorites you might like too!
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Why you'll love this recipe
- QUICK: These caprese crostini bites take less than 10 minutes to make!
- EASY: With just a few simple toppings, this is the easiest appetizer to assemble ever!
- THE BEST APPETIZER: This classy-looking, yet extremely easy-to-make crostini recipe is the perfect appetizer for dinner parties, get-togethers, and other occasions!
Recipe Ingredients
- Baguette: A fresh baguette loaf will be sliced and toasted for the crostini pieces.
- Olive Oil: Olive oil makes the crostini pieces nice and flavorful and helps them get their beautiful golden edges.
- Salt & Pepper: Salt and pepper help enhance the overall flavor of the fresh tomato crostini bites.
- Mozzarella Cheese: This recipe uses fresh mozzarella, but you can also use regular brick mozzarella. Boccacini balls are a great option too!
- Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes give this caprese bruschetta recipe a burst of freshness and acid that pairs well with the creamy mozzarella. You can also opt of grape tomatoes or a thin slice of tomato if you prefer!
- Balsamic Glaze: The balsamic glaze takes these caprese crostini bites to the next level! The small hint of sweetness from the balsamic goes a long way toward complementing and balancing the other ingredients.
- Basil: Fresh basil is a classic ingredient in caprese and brings so much flavor to these bites!
See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with tin foil and cooking spray.
- Toast: Add the baguette slices to the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toast for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden.
- Assemble: To each crostini, layer with a thin slice of mozzarella, 2-3 cherry tomato halves, balsamic glaze drizzle, and garnish with basil.
Expert Tips
- Slice on an angle. Slicing the bread on an angle will give each slice more space for all those delicious tomatoes!
- Slice the tomatoes. If you keep them whole and take a bite they may burst everywhere and cause a bit of a mess so it's best to slice them in half!
- Balsamic glaze, not balsamic vinegar. Balsamic glaze is nice and thick, so it holds its form when drizzled on the crostinis. You can buy balsamic glaze at most grocery stores or easily make balsamic glaze yourself.
📖 Recipe
Easy Caprese Crostini Recipe with Balsamic Glaze
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 20 pieces 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This easy caprese crostini recipe with balsamic glaze and packed with flavor and perfect for snacking!
Ingredients
- Fresh Baguette, cut into ½ inch slices: 1 loaf
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Fresh Mozzarella Ball: 8 oz
- Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half: 1 cup
- Balsamic Glaze: ¼ cup
- Basil, chopped: ¼ cup
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with tin foil and cooking spray.
- Toast: Add the baguette slices to the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toast for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden.
- Assemble: To each crostini, layer with a thin slice of mozzarella, 2-3 cherry tomato halves, balsamic glaze drizzle, and garnish with basil.
Notes
You can use standard brick mozzarella if you can't find fresh!
Slicing the bread on an angle will give each slice more space for all those delicious tomatoes!
Slice the tomatoes in half to avoid them from bursting and making a mess.
Use balsamic glaze instead of balsamic vinegar because glaze is thick and holds its form better!
Nutrition facts are for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any errors. We have tested the recipe for accuracy, but your results may vary. Please note that this is not medical or nutrition advice. Seek advice from a licensed professional if you need advice. We are not liable for any damages caused by your use of this content.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: toast
- Cuisine: italian
Carlo says
Always great ideas!
Susan says
Thank u for sharing this recipe. We have so many cherry tomatoes and we were looking for something yummy to make them with! 🙂
Andrea says
You're welcome! I'm so glad you were able to stumble on this recipe and use up those cherry tomatoes! Hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂