Description
Indulge in this easy-to-make Caprese Bruschetta, featuring crisp toasted bread, creamy fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil. It’s the perfect appetizer for any occasion, bursting with fresh Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh baguette, sliced 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 large clove garlic, halved
- 1.5 cups (about 1 pint) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (bocconcini/ciliegine or a log), diced or halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, whole or chiffonaded
- 2–3 tbsp balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Slice the baguette on a slight diagonal into 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick pieces. Lightly brush or drizzle one side of each slice with extra virgin olive oil.
- Toast/Grill the bread: Place the olive oil-brushed bread slices under a preheated broiler for 1-3 minutes, toast in a toaster oven, or grill until golden brown and crisp. Immediately rub the cut side of a fresh garlic clove vigorously over the warm, toasted surface of each bread slice.
- Season tomatoes: In a medium bowl, combine halved tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of sea salt, and a grind of fresh black pepper. Stir gently.
- Assemble the toppings: Top each garlic-rubbed bruschetta slice with a few pieces of fresh mozzarella, followed by a spoonful of the seasoned tomatoes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Dress and serve: Arrange the assembled bruschetta on a serving platter. Just before serving, generously drizzle each piece with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins