Stracciatella Bites with Pistachios and Pomegranate
Stracciatella Bites with Pistachios and Pomegranate are elegant, bite-sized appetizers made with creamy stracciatella cheese, crunchy pistachios, and juicy pomegranate seeds on crisp bases. Each bite offers a balance of rich, fresh, and festive flavors — ideal for parties or sophisticated gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup stracciatella cheese (or burrata interior)
- 12–16 mini toast rounds, crostini, or puff pastry bases
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils (fresh seeds)
- 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or balsamic glaze (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional for finishing)
Instructions
- Arrange mini toasts, crostini, or puff pastry bases on a serving platter.
- Spoon a small dollop of stracciatella cheese onto each base.
- Top with chopped pistachios and pomegranate seeds.
- Drizzle lightly with honey or balsamic glaze if desired.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky salt and garnish with a small mint leaf.
- Serve immediately to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Chill stracciatella before assembling to keep it from running.
- Assemble just before serving for the crispest texture.
- Use burrata interior if stracciatella isn’t available.
- For a savory twist, use olive oil and black pepper instead of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
