PrintViral Caprese Skewers: The Perfect Party Appetizer!
Viral Caprese Skewers are a delightful and visually appealing appetizer that combines fresh mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (6-inch or 8-inch)
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly.
- On each skewer, thread a cherry tomato, followed by a basil leaf, and then a mozzarella ball. Repeat until the skewer is filled.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the skewers.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the mozzarella balls in olive oil and herbs before assembling.
- These skewers can be made a few hours in advance; just keep them refrigerated.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like prosciutto or olives for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg