Fresh Caprese Skewers Recipe Easy Homemade Appetizer with Balsamic Glaze
A quick and easy appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil threaded on skewers and drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze. Perfect for summer gatherings and light snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 skewers (about 12 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, washed and dried
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained
- 1 small bunch fresh basil leaves, washed
- 3–4 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- About 12 wooden or bamboo skewers (6-inch length)
Instructions
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Drain the mozzarella balls well to avoid sogginess. If the mozzarella balls are large, cut them in half.
- Optional: In a mixing bowl, gently toss tomatoes and mozzarella with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (folded if large), and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer. Repeat the pattern if your skewers are long enough, or keep it simple with one set per skewer.
- Arrange the skewers side by side on a serving platter in a neat row or fan pattern.
- Lightly drizzle the balsamic glaze over the skewers just before serving.
- If desired, add a quick sprinkle of flaky sea salt or more cracked pepper on top for extra flavor.
Notes
Use fresh, small mozzarella balls for best texture. Pat mozzarella dry to avoid sogginess. Fold basil leaves gently to keep them intact on skewers. Drizzle balsamic glaze just before serving to prevent sogginess. Homemade balsamic glaze can be made by reducing balsamic vinegar over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Store assembled skewers refrigerated up to 24 hours without glaze; add glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 7090
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 100150
- Fat: 57
- Saturated Fat: 23
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 56
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