Cheese-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

These cheese-stuffed cherry tomatoes are fresh, creamy, and perfect for easy entertaining. Juicy tomatoes paired with a simple cheese filling make a bite-sized appetizer that feels special without extra work. They’re light, colorful, and always disappear fast.

Ingredients

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Wash the cherry tomatoes and pat them dry. Slice a thin piece off the top of each tomato.
2. Use a small spoon to gently scoop out the seeds and pulp, creating a small cavity.
3. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
4. Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into each hollowed tomato, filling just to the top.
5. Arrange on a serving platter and chill for 10 minutes before serving if desired.

Tip: For cleaner filling, transfer the cheese mixture to a zip-top bag and snip the corner for easy piping.

These cheese-stuffed cherry tomatoes are a simple way to add something fresh and colorful to your table, save this recipe for your next gathering.

Cheese-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

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• Author: Holly Carter
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 24 stuffed tomatoes 1x

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Description

Fresh cherry tomatoes filled with a creamy cheese mixture for an easy no-bake appetizer.

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Ingredients

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1 pint cherry tomatoes

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp chopped fresh basil

1 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Wash the cherry tomatoes and pat them dry. Slice a thin piece off the top of each tomato.

2. Use a small spoon to gently scoop out the seeds and pulp, creating a small cavity.

3. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

4. Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into each hollowed tomato, filling just to the top.

5. Arrange on a serving platter and chill for 10 minutes before serving if desired.

Notes

Chilling helps the filling set and makes serving easier.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: No-Bake
• Cuisine: American