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Caprese Skewers Recipe

Caprese Skewers Recipe

These Caprese Skewers are a fresh, colorful, and elegant appetizer made with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant fresh basil. Finished with extra-virgin olive oil and tangy balsamic glaze, they turn the classic Italian Caprese combination into an easy, bite-sized party snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

  • 20 cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 20 fresh basil leaves
  • 20 fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • 10 small wooden skewers or cocktail picks
  • serving platter
  • small spoon
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Rinse the tomatoes and basil, then gently pat everything dry with paper towels. Drain the mozzarella pearls well to remove excess moisture.
    Caprese Skewers Recipe
  2. Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella pearl onto each small skewer. Repeat the arrangement until each skewer has two tomatoes, two basil leaves, and two mozzarella pearls.
    Caprese Skewers Recipe
  3. Place the finished skewers in a single layer on a serving platter, keeping the ingredients neatly arranged so they are easy to pick up and eat.
    Caprese Skewers Recipe
  4. Drizzle the assembled skewers lightly with extra-virgin olive oil, making sure each one gets a little of the fresh dressing.
  5. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the skewers in a thin, even stream. The sweet-tangy glaze complements the tomatoes, basil, and creamy mozzarella.
    Caprese Skewers Recipe
  6. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Seasoning at the end helps keep the tomatoes fresh and prevents them from releasing too much moisture and serve the Caprese Skewers fresh.