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Caprese Cups
Fresh mozzarella and tomato in crispy phyllo shells, drizzled with balsamic and basil. A no-cook, 10-minute appetizer that looks impressive but requires zero technique.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 5g

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Ingredients
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Step 1
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Tear mozzarella into bite-size pieces.
Step 2
Place one piece of mozzarella into each phyllo shell.
Step 3
Top each shell with a tomato half and one basil leaf.
Step 4
Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- Cutting board
- Small knife
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