Easy Mini Caprese Skewers with Sweet Balsamic Glaze Recipe
These Easy Mini Caprese Skewers are a delightful and fresh appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella balls drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze, perfect for entertaining or light snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 20), washed and dried
- 20 small fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
- 20 small mozzarella balls (Bocconcini or Ciliegine), drained
- ½ cup sweet balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 20 wooden skewers or toothpicks (3–4 inches long)
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic glaze: If making your own, pour ½ cup balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer until thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Rinse cherry tomatoes and basil leaves: Rinse cherry tomatoes and basil leaves under cold water and pat dry. Drain mozzarella balls well; slice in half if too large.
- Assemble skewers: Assemble skewers by threading one cherry tomato, one folded basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer or toothpick.
- Arrange and season: Arrange skewers neatly on a serving platter. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze: Drizzle the cooled sweet balsamic glaze generously over the skewers.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately or chill covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Chill the assembled skewers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours and bring them to room temperature before serving for best taste.
Keywords: Mini Caprese Skewers, Caprese Appetizer, Balsamic Glaze Appetizer, Easy Party Snacks, Italian Appetizers
