Description
These easy caprese skewers are fresh, flavorful, and perfect for parties, holidays, or simple entertaining.
Ingredients
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- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
- 24 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- On each skewer, thread 2 mozzarella pearls to create a sturdy base.
- Add 1 basil leaf, folding it in half if it is large.
- Thread on 1 cherry tomato.
- Add another basil leaf, folded if needed.
- Finish with 2 more mozzarella pearls to hold everything in place.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients until all skewers are assembled.
- Just before serving, drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with black pepper to taste.
Notes
- For the best texture, make sure the mozzarella pearls are well drained and gently patted dry.
- Wait to add the balsamic glaze and black pepper until right before serving to keep the skewers fresh and neat.
- These skewers taste best when served slightly cool, not straight from the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg