Caprese Bread Tartlets

Caprese Bread Tartlets

Easy Christmas Eve Appetizers

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 12m
Total Time: 22m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

58
calories
3g
fat
7g
carbohydrates
1g
protein
1g
fiber
63mg
sodium
Caprese Bread Tartlets

Recipe Description

Enjoy an appealing party appetizer with this easy recipe for Caprese Bread Tartlets! Made from toasted whole grain bread, piled high with bocconcini, tomatoes, and basil, these tartlets are a breeze to make and delicious to eat. They are fun and small and can be easily eaten in a bite or two. 

The details are simple, start with the bread cases. Remove the crusts from the bread, and, using a rolling pin, roll the bread as thin as possible. Cut out 2 rounds from each bread slice. Coat each side of the bread with olive oil, press into a pan, and bake until crispy and golden. Add the filling when the bread cases have completely cooled. Serve and enjoy! 

To make the Caprese Bread Tartlets, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Caprese Bread Tartlets

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

  2. 2

    Remove crusts from bread

    1 min
    Step 2 - Caprese Bread Tartlets

    Using a sharp knife, remove the crusts from 6 slices of bread.

  3. 3

    Cut out

    2 min
    Step 3 - Caprese Bread Tartlets

    Use a rolling pin to flatten each bread slice as thin as possible. Once flattened, use a 2½-inch round cookie cutter to cut out 2 rounds from each slice.

  4. 4

    Press bread rounds into pan

    2 min
    Step 4 - Caprese Bread Tartlets

    Brush both sides of the bread rounds with olive oil. Press the bread rounds into a 12-hole mince pie or muffin pan.

  5. 5

    Bake

    12 min
    Step 5 - Caprese Bread Tartlets

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, turning around the pan halfway through cooking for even baking, until lightly browned.

  6. 6

    Cool

    Step 6 - Caprese Bread Tartlets

    Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.

  7. 7

    Prepare filling

    2 min
    Step 7 - Caprese Bread Tartlets

    In a bowl, combine sliced tomatoes, bocconcini, basil, and 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  8. 8

    Assemble

    3 min
    Step 8 - Caprese Bread Tartlets

    Fill the bread cases with the prepared filling.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Caprese Bread Tartlets

    Serve immediately on a large platter and enjoy!

These Caprese Bread Tartlets make for great party hors d'oeuvres! We are all about easy to make and delicious to eat party appetizers that take barely any effort to whip up. So, give this recipe a go soon, and please tag #cookmerecipes in your posts!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (21 reviews)
David Johnson
May 26, 2025
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Superb!

Jess
February 26, 2025
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These Caprese Bread Tartlets were a hit at our family gathering! They're super simple to make, and my kids loved piling on the ingredients. I made them for the first time last weekend, and everyone asked for seconds. The fresh basil really added a nice touch.

Willy
February 19, 2025
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Tasty, simply delightful!

Wendy
November 17, 2024
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Superb! These Caprese tartlets were a huge hit at our last family gathering! I made them in no time and everyone loved the fresh flavors. The kids even helped, making it a fun activity for us! Can't wait to make them again!

Hélène
September 22, 2024
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Simply divine!

Zach
August 26, 2024
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Delicious and easy!

Kevin Marks
June 18, 2024
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I made these Caprese Bread Tartlets for my friends last weekend. Everyone loved them! The ingredients were simple to work with, and the flavors were fresh. I felt really proud serving these at the party, they were a hit.

Wendy
March 26, 2024
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Delicious, scrumptious bites!

Quinton Young
December 28, 2023
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Man, these Caprese Bread Tartlets are just legendary! Made 'em for my wife’s birthday, and they were gone in a flash. So easy to whip up, and the fresh flavors? Wow! Perfect for our little get-together. I’ll def be making these again for sure. Highly recommend, folks!

Willow
October 13, 2023
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Delicious! Made these tartlets for a small get-together and everyone loved them. They’re so easy to whip up, and the combination of flavors is just fantastic. I couldn’t stop eating them. Will definitely be making them again for my next party!

Quynh
August 2, 2023
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Whaou! These Caprese Bread Tartlets are so good! I made them for a family gathering last week, and everyone was raving! Super easy and fresh, perfect for a chill get-together. Totally a hit!

Lola
January 17, 2023
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These Caprese tartlets are super easy and delish! Made 'em for my kids’ party and they vanished in a flash. Thanks a lot!

Vicky
December 18, 2022
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Yummy!

Rachael
December 2, 2022
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Exceellent! Made these for a family gathering, and they were gone in minutes! My kids loved helping prep them, especially rolling the bread. A fun way to add a twist to the usual platter. Will definitely make again!

Zach
November 12, 2022
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These Caprese Tartlets were a hit at my last party. So easy to make and tasty too. Everyone was raving about them.

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