Valentine’s Day Appetizers – Yummy Prosciutto Cherry Bites

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One of my favorite things about the holidays is the food. I especially like to make and try new appetizers. Valentine’s Day appetizers are especially fun because they’re usually easy.

I’ve been known to make a meal out of appetizers, too. They’re fun to make and more fun to eat… like these Prosciutto Cherry Bites.

Valentine’s Day is all about romance, connection, and sharing special moments with your loved one. While a full-course meal is always a classic choice, starting the evening with appetizers adds a unique charm to your celebration.

Here’s why Valentine’s Day appetizers are the perfect addition to your Valentine’s Day plans…

1. They Set the Mood

Appetizers create an intimate, relaxed atmosphere before the main meal. Whether you’re dining at home or in a restaurant, sharing small bites encourages conversation and allows you to savor every moment together.

2. Variety Adds Excitement

With appetizers, you don’t have to commit to just one flavor profile. From elegant bruschetta and creamy spinach dip to decadent shrimp cocktails, appetizers let you and your partner indulge in different tastes without feeling overly full before the main course.

3. Perfect for Sharing

What’s more romantic than sharing food with your significant other? Appetizers naturally lend themselves to sharing, making them a fun and interactive way to enjoy your meal together.

Whether it’s dipping bread into warm cheese fondue or splitting a plate of stuffed mushrooms, the experience brings you closer.

4. Light and Satisfying

A heavy meal can sometimes leave you feeling sluggish. Appetizers provide a lighter, more balanced start, so you can enjoy your evening without feeling weighed down—especially if you’re planning a night of dancing or a cozy movie marathon.

5. Great for At-Home Celebrations

If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day at home, Valentine’s Day appetizers allow you to prepare something special without the stress of a complicated meal.

A beautifully arranged charcuterie board, mini heart-shaped caprese skewers, or chocolate-covered strawberries can make your night feel effortlessly romantic.

This Valentine’s Day, start your meal with delicious appetizers and set the stage for a night filled with love, laughter, and great food!

If you like cherries, prosciutto, and mozzarella cheese, you will LOVE this Valentine’s Day appetizer. The combination of flavors is heavenly.

Your sweetheart will love this Valentine’s Day appetizer.

They’re also the perfect party appetizers. It’s an easy recipe to make and your guests will be singing your praises.

Valentine’s Day Appetizers

Prosciutto Cherry Bites

Ingredients:

  • 10 Black Cherries
  • 10 Slices of Prosciutto
  • 10 Small Mozzarella Balls
  • 1 Table Spoon of Oregano
  • ½ Teaspoon of Parmesan
  • ½ Cup Olive Oil
  • 10 Toothpicks

Directions:

  1. Pit cherries. This cherry pitter is cheap and easy to use.
  2. Gently gather one slice of prosciutto.
  3. Pierce with a toothpick.
  4. Add mozzarella ball.
  5. Top toothpick with cherry.
  6. Optional, dust lightly with ½ teaspoon of oregano. Repeat the method until the desired amount is reached.

Oregano Dipping Oil

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl pour ½ cup of olive oil in a bowl.
  2. Add ½ tablespoon of oregano and parmesan.
  3. Stir.

As you can see, this appetizer calls for a few ingredients, is easy to find, and is easy to make. And it’s easy to double, triple, or quadruple this recipe.

Whether you’re looking for appetizers for Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve, the big game (like the Super Bowl Sunday or the Sweet Sixteen), Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a summer BBQ or picnic, these prosciutto cherry bites will be a big hit!

All I know is, that easy appetizers for any occasion are okay in my book.

Besides, I think cherries are just great for Valentine’s Day recipes. Here are my homemade chocolate-covered cherries, which I call Homemade Cherry Bombs, a perfect Valentine’s Day dessert.

Or try this easy chocolate lasagna recipe or Cherry Almond Chocolate Muffins, both perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Looking for more appetizer ideas? Try these:

What’s your favorite Valentine’s Day appetizer?

This recipe was originally posted on Dec. 29, 2016, and updated on Feb. 12, 2025.

12 Comments

  1. Never tried prosciutto. Looks like thin bacon. But the appetizer looks great.

  2. This is great. I love reading good recipe articles. This looks so yummy and something I can make for Valentine’s Day!

  3. Thank you for sharing. This sounds great for valentine’s day. We may have to try this on out.

  4. Thank you for sharing the recipe , these look yummie! I’ll have to try and make them myself.

  5. Ilove proscuitto. this is a great appetizer for Valentines Day!

  6. Love this, great for any special occasion.

  7. These sound delicious, definitely going to try them. Have a great Valentines Day!

  8. Have never tried it, but this looks very good! Will have to try ot out.

  9. I love this recipe, it looks very good and not hard to fix either, I think I will do this this evening

  10. This is an interesting recipe. Thanks for posting!

  11. Looks so delicious!

  12. OH my!! These look divine! What an interesting mix!

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