A Taste of Summer: Watermelon, Feta & Basil Bites!
Get ready to dazzle your taste buds with the ultimate refreshing bite of summer! Our Watermelon, Feta, & Basil Bites are here to prove that sometimes, the simplest combinations create the most sensational flavors. Imagine the juicy sweetness of watermelon, perfectly complemented by the salty tang of feta, all brought together with a fragrant hint of fresh basil – it’s a little explosion of sunshine in every single pop!
These delightful bites are not just incredibly delicious; they’re also a breeze to prepare, making them the perfect summer appetizer for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, planning a picnic, or simply looking for a light and vibrant snack, these colorful skewers are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. They embody everything we love about warm-weather eating: fresh, easy, and utterly irresistible!
Have a hard time coming up with a new and delicious recipe to share at a summer gathering? You’ll love these Watermelon, Feta and Basil bites! I have to confess, I don’t really care for watermelon, but this combination is amazing- sweet and savory and refreshing!
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Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
8 oz. Feta, crumbled
3 T. half & half
1/3 c. balsamic vinegar
Fresh seedless watermelon, cut 24 1” squares approximately 1/3” thick
12 fresh basil leaves, stems removed
1/3 c. pistachios, chopped
Garnish: (optional)
Small sprigs of fresh basil
Directions:
- Place cream cheese, Feta, and half & half in a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer or immersion blender until mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.
- Heat balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, and cook until the liquid is reduced by one half and starts to cling to the back of a spoon. Reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to use.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze onto a serving platter and carefully arrange half of the watermelon squares on top.
- Transfer some of the whipped Feta mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a large tip (or use a plastic sandwich bag with one of the bottom corners removed). Pipe the whipped Feta onto each watermelon square on the platter and top each with some fresh basil. Refill the pastry or plastic bag as necessary.
- Place another slice of watermelon on top of the basil and gently press down to secure. Top each appetizer with some of the remaining whipped Feta and chopped pistachios.
- Serve immediately garnished with small sprigs of fresh basil and a light drizzle of the remaining balsamic glaze, if desired. Enjoy!
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Serves: 6
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz. Feta, crumbled
- 3 T. half & half
- ⅓ c. balsamic vinegar
- Fresh seedless watermelon, cut 24 1” squares approximately ⅓” thick
- 12 fresh basil leaves, stems removed
- ⅓ c. pistachios, chopped
- Garnish: (optional)
- Small sprigs of fresh basil
- Place cream cheese, Feta, and half & half in a large mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer or immersion blender until mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.
- Heat balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, and cook until the liquid is reduced by one half and starts to cling to the back of a spoon. Reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to use.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze onto a serving platter and carefully arrange half of the watermelon squares on top.
- Transfer some of the whipped Feta mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a large tip (or use a plastic sandwich bag with one of the bottom corners removed). Pipe the whipped Feta onto each watermelon square on the platter and top each with some fresh basil. Refill the pastry or plastic bag as necessary.
- Place another slice of watermelon on top of the basil and gently press down to secure. Top each appetizer with some of the remaining whipped Feta and chopped pistachios.
- Serve immediately garnished with small sprigs of fresh basil and a light drizzle of the remaining balsamic glaze, if desired. Enjoy!
