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    Home > Meal Type > Appetizers and Starters

    Rosemary Pineapple Mozzarella Bites

    Updated: Jul 15th 2019 • Published: Oct 17th 2017 • 10 Comments

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    Sweet charred pineapple paired with creamy mozzarella cheese, with a hint of rosemary and chilli.  These Rosemary Pineapple Mozzarella Bites make the perfect one bite, prepare ahead, canapé! You'll just love this up to date cheese and pineapple combo!

    Close up on the chilli marinated mozzarella ball

    I just love these Rosemary Pineapple Mozzarella Bites. They are the grown up version of cheese and pineapple! Do you remember that retro party staple? A cube of cheese, a chunk of pineapple all served on a cocktail stick and then served on a foil covered half potato. Oh cheese and pineapple sticks were a childhood favourite!!! I don't remember a birthday party without them.

    But a couple of years ago I decided to drag cheese and pineapple back up to date with these Rosemary Pineapple Mozzarella Bites.

    Mozzarella Balls and cubes of pineapple, skewered onto rosemary skewers.

    The pineapple is lightly charred and then marinated in rosemary oil, the mini mozzarella balls are dressed with a spicy chilli/red pepper oil. Then everything is skewered together. The resulting nibble is a sweet and spicy bite that is perfect for eating with one hand.

    If you haven't charred pineapple before then you are in for a treat. It is sweet, juicy and smoky.

    Over head view of the pineapple mozzarella skewers on a white platter set on a wooden table.

    I think all canapés should be easy to eat. Think about it, your throw a a party, your guests have a glass of wine, everyone is chatting and someone reaches for a canapé and suddenly they need a plate. They have to put their wine down, hold their plate, eat their food and find there wine again. And who wants to put their wine down at a party?? Nope That is not how I rock it at Sprinkles and Sprouts parties!!!

    Side view of the rosemary skewers showing the charred pineapple

    For me a party and the key to easy entertaining is to have some delicious food, some happy guests and plenty of laughter.
    So serve single mouthful or skewered foods, that leave guests free to keep their glass in hand.

    And these Rosemary Pineapple Mozzarella Bites hit both of those!!! Skewered on natural cocktail sticks, made from my rosemary bush or a standard cocktail stick. They are easy to eat, super pretty to look at and can be made in advance! As I always say a prepare ahead canapé is an easy canapé and an easy canapés make for a stress free party. And that is what I am all about, stress free entertaining!

    Over head showing full platter with 20 pineapple mozzarella skewers on a white platter set on a wooden table.

     These Rosemary Pineapple Mozzarella Bites first appeared on Cook, Craft, Love.

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    Charred pineapple, chilli mozzarella on a rosemary skewers, on a white plate.
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    Rosemary Pineapple Mozzarella Bites

    Sweet charred pineapple paired with creamy mozzarella cheese, with a hint of rosemary and chilli.  These Rosemary Pineapple Mozzarella Bites make the perfect one bite, prepare ahead, canapé! You'll just love this up to date cheese and pineapple combo!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 17kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
    • 20 baby mozzarella balls (drained)
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ cup pineapple chunks (fresh or from a tin)
    • 20 cocktail sticks or trimmed rosemary branches

    Instructions

    • Pour the olive oil into a cold frying pan, add the rosemary and place over a low heat.
    • Let the oil to heat up and as soon it starts to shimmer, remove from the heat and pour the oil into a heatproof bowl. Set aside.
    • Place the drained mozzarella balls into a separate bowl and sprinkles over the red pepper flakes. Shake gently to ensure each ball has a little chili on it, then set aside.
    • Place your frying pan back on a high heat (no need to wash it) and add the pineapple chunks in a single layer. Cook over a high heat for 2 minutes then flip and cook on the other side for a further 2 minutes.
    • Remove the pineapple from the pan and add to the  and add the pineapple into the warm rosemary oil. Set aside and allow to cool.
    • Take your cocktail stick (or branch) and push on a baby mozzarella ball. Add a chunk of pineapple and set onto a platter.
    • Cover and keep chilled until your party. 
    • Remove them from the fridge at least 15 minutes before you want to eat them.

    Notes

    Nutritional information is per skewer:
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 17kcal | Fat: 1g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jennifer Banz says

      March 06, 2018 at 11:46 pm

      5 stars
      What a beautiful little appetizer! I bet the salty cheese with the sweet pineapple is a heavenly bite!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 09, 2018 at 11:50 am

        It does just all work together so well Jennifer 😀

        Reply
    2. Marisa Franca @ All Our WAy says

      March 06, 2018 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      They are so doggone cute. Every year we plant a rosemary bush and we have lots of rosemary sprigs. I can't wait to make these darling appetizers.

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        March 06, 2018 at 11:28 pm

        Thank you Marisa, I love the association from my childhood but in cute adult form 😀
        I hope you enjoy them x

        Reply
    3. Angie | Fiesta Friday says

      November 02, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      Love them, so creative! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        November 12, 2017 at 11:47 pm

        Thank you Angie,
        I loved cheese and pineapple as a child so I was excited to recreate it 😀

        Reply
    4. [email protected] says

      May 27, 2016 at 11:52 pm

      Nicely presented. Loved them..

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        June 05, 2016 at 7:47 pm

        Thank you, I love using the rosemary sticks, I think it makes them so pretty 🙂

        Reply
    5. Nancy | Plus Ate Six says

      November 05, 2015 at 6:57 pm

      These are too cute 🙂 Great idea!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        November 05, 2015 at 9:17 pm

        Thank you.
        I used to love cheese and pineapple sticks as a kid 🙂

        Reply

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