Description
Caprese Skewers bring Mediterranean sunshine to appetizer tables with classic Italian ingredients. Mozzarella, basil, and cherry tomatoes dance together on elegant skewers, creating perfect bite-sized delights you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves (about 36 leaves)
- 1 (12-ounce / 340 grams) container miniature cherry-sized fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
Preparation and Garnish Ingredients:
- 16 to 18 (4-inch) wooden skewers
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Seasoning:
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare wooden skewers by gently piercing cherry tomatoes, followed by a vibrant fresh basil leaf, then a creamy mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, and a second cherry tomato to create a colorful layered presentation.
- Carefully arrange the assembled skewers on an elegant serving platter, ensuring each skewer is positioned neatly and visually appealing.
- Using a delicate drizzling motion, coat the skewers with extra virgin olive oil, allowing the golden liquid to lightly glisten across the ingredients.
- Create a decorative zigzag pattern of balsamic glaze over the skewers, which will add a rich, tangy complexity to the fresh ingredients.
- Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper across the skewers to enhance the natural flavors of the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to slightly chill and allow the flavors to meld together before serving as an elegant appetizer or light summer snack.
- Present immediately to guests, ensuring the skewers are at their peak freshness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prep these colorful bites ahead of time for stress-free entertaining, storing covered in the refrigerator up to 2 hours before serving.
- Choose ripe, firm cherry tomatoes for the best burst of sweet flavor and beautiful presentation.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes before assembling to prevent burning during potential grilling.
- Experiment with different sizes of mozzarella balls like mini pearls or traditional bocconcini for visual variety.
- Enhance flavor complexity by using infused olive oils like basil or garlic-infused options instead of plain olive oil.
- Arrange skewers on a white platter to make the vibrant red, green, and white colors pop dramatically.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg