This is a quick little appetizer to make any time you have company coming over and are in a rush! Caprese skewers are a delicious and visually appealing appetizer made with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:

Ingredients:

Grape tomatoes

Basil

Mini bocconcini cheese

Olive Oil

Balsamic Reduction

Bamboo skewers

Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  1. Drain the mozzarella balls if they are stored in liquid. Wash the cherry tomatoes and pat them dry with paper towels. Pick fresh basil leaves from the stems and wash them gently. Dry them thoroughly.
  2. Take a bamboo skewer and thread on one cherry tomato, followed by a basil leaf folded in half, and then a mozzarella ball. Repeat this process until the skewer is filled, leaving a little space at each end for easy handling.
  3. Drizzle the skewers with Balsamic Glaze and olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Optional Tips:

  • You can use store-bought balsamic glaze or make your own by reducing balsamic vinegar until it thickens into a syrupy consistency.
  • Feel free to customize the skewers by adding other ingredients like olives, prosciutto, or grilled vegetables, but keep in mind that the classic Caprese combination consists of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
  • If you’re making these ahead of time, store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve, but remember that the basil leaves may wilt if left too long. So it’s best to assemble them shortly before serving for the freshest presentation.