STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

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I love a Caprese salad in the summertime, and this recipe is a great twist on that! The super creamy filling is tasty and the balsamic drizzled on top adds a nice zip of flavor. One yummy appetizer!

Provided by Cathy Smith

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pt cherry tomatoes
3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
6 fresh basil leaves chiffonaded
1 garlic clove minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Scoop out and discard pulp of cherry tomatoes. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
  • 2. In a food processor, combine the cream, mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended.
  • 3. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Fill with cheese mixture.
  • 4. Turn tomato halves over; drizzle with vinegar. Pipe cheese mixture into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

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