Description
Caprese Skewers are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella balls threaded onto skewers and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Perfect for entertaining or a quick snack, these bite-sized skewers showcase the classic flavors of a Caprese salad in a fun, portable form.
Ingredients
Scale
Skewers
- 16 to 18 (4-inch) wooden skewers
Main Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 (12-ounce) container miniature cherry-sized fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves (about 36 leaves)
Seasoning & Garnish
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Skewers: Start by lining up your wooden skewers to have them ready for assembling the ingredients.
- Thread Ingredients: On each skewer, thread one cherry tomato, followed by one fresh basil leaf, then a miniature fresh mozzarella ball, add another fresh basil leaf, and finish with another cherry tomato. This layering balances the flavors and creates a visually appealing skewer.
- Arrange on Platter: Place all the assembled skewers neatly on a serving platter, making sure they are evenly spaced for easy picking.
- Drizzle and Season: Lightly drizzle extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the skewers. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- For a sharp balsamic flavor, use a high-quality balsamic glaze or reduce balsamic vinegar until syrupy.
- If fresh basil is unavailable, baby spinach leaves can be a mild substitute.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep the basil fresh and prevent the mozzarella from softening too much.
- This recipe is perfect for parties, easy to scale up or down depending on the number of guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
