Description
Easy Caprese skewers with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and a sweet balsamic glaze. Perfect for a quick and elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 container (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Thread a cherry tomato, a basil leaf (folded if large), and a mozzarella ball onto each wooden skewer. Repeat if desired for longer skewers.
- Arrange the Caprese skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze generously over the skewers just before serving.
Notes
- You can make the balsamic glaze by simmering balsamic vinegar until it thickens.
- For a different flavor, add a small piece of prosciutto to each skewer.
- Ensure basil leaves are dry to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg