Fresh Caprese Skewer Appetizers Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe with Balsamic Glaze
A quick and easy appetizer featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and basil leaves drizzled with sweet balsamic glaze. Perfect for parties and casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Cherry or grape tomatoes
- Fresh mozzarella balls (Bocconcini or Ciliegine)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze
- Extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves gently with a kitchen towel. Drain the fresh mozzarella balls well to avoid any excess moisture.
- Start by threading one cherry tomato onto a skewer, followed by a fresh basil leaf folded neatly, then a mozzarella ball. Repeat this sequence once more if your skewers are longer (about 4-5 pieces per skewer). Leave a little space at the end for holding.
- Arrange the skewers on your serving platter. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Using a spoon or small squeeze bottle, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the skewers evenly.
- Optionally, add a small drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil over the skewers.
- Let the skewers rest for 5 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Assemble skewers up to 24 hours in advance and store covered in the fridge; add balsamic glaze just before serving to keep tomatoes firm. Use fresh mozzarella balls for best texture. Handle basil gently to avoid bruising. Optionally drizzle extra virgin olive oil for a silky finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 4-5 pieces per
- Calories: 6080
- Sugar: 1.5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4
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