Cheesy Tomato Bites
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Serves:
3
Level:
Appetizer
About the Recipe
These Cheesy Tomato Bites are the perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and refreshing. Juicy cherry tomatoes are halved and filled with a flavorful mix of cream cheese, gherkins, mustard sauce, garlic butter, and a dash of paprika and cumin. The result is a smooth, herby filling that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. After a quick chill in the fridge, they’re ready to serve — making them a simple yet elegant appetizer for any occasion.

Ingredients
100g Red Cherry Tomato
45g Cream cheese
1 Gherkin (Baby cucumber pickles )
1/2 tsp Mustard
15g Garlic Butter
1/2 tsp Dried Parsley
1/2 tsp Paprika Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste (1/4 tsp each approx.)
Preparation
Steps:
Step 1: Cut the tomato into two halves
Step 2: Deseed the tomato, use the knife to cut the stem, and then remove the seeds out easily
Step 3: Cut the pickle into strips(Julienne)
Step 4: Cut the strips into small cubes (Brunoise)
Step 5: Transfer the cream cheese to a mixing bowl
Step 6: Add 15g garlic butter
Step 7: Mix well until proper creamy consistency is reached!
Step 8: Add 1/2 tsp mustard sauce
Step 9: Add the diced gherkins
Step 10: Add the salt and pepper (as per taste or 1/4 tsp each)
Step 11: Add 1/2tsp of dried parsley
Step 12: Add 1/2 tsp of paprika and cumin powder
Step 13: Fill the center of the cherry tomato with the filling
Step 14: Once plated place in the fridge for about 5 mins to cool before serving
Step 15: Remove out of the refrigerator and season with pepper.