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Styled fairy garden party appetizer table with toadstool caprese bites on a wooden board surrounded by edible flowers and fresh basil

Fairy Toadstool Caprese Bites

Prep Time 17 minutes
Servings 24 bites

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint red cherry tomatoes
  • 1 container fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or similar small size)
  • Fresh basil leaves (one per bite)
  • Toothpicks
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. Cut each one in half crosswise and set aside. If needed, trim a thin sliver from the flat cut side so the tomato sits level.
  • Use a toothpick to dab small dots of mayonnaise across the rounded surface of each tomato half, spacing them out to resemble toadstool spots.
  • While the mayonnaise is still tacky, press one white sesame seed onto each dot. Set decorated tomato caps aside on a plate.
  • Skewer one mozzarella ball onto a toothpick, pushing it most of the way through and leaving a small tip of the toothpick exposed at the top.
  • Place the mozzarella ball onto a fresh basil leaf on your serving tray or board.
  • Gently press a decorated tomato half onto the exposed toothpick tip so it sits like a cap on top of the mozzarella ball.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients. Arrange finished toadstools on a wooden board or platter lined with extra basil leaves or fresh greens.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. Best enjoyed within a few hours of assembly.

Notes

  • Remind guests, especially young children, to remove the toothpick before eating.
  • Prepare components up to one day ahead and store separately in the fridge. Assemble within a few hours of serving for the freshest result.
  • For an adult-friendly version, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a pinch of flaky sea salt before serving.
  • Cream cheese can be used instead of mayonnaise to adhere the sesame seeds.