Mini Caprese Skewers Appetizer (Printable)

Fresh mini Caprese skewers with balsamic drizzle, ideal for gatherings.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables & Cheese

01 - 12 cherry tomatoes
02 - 12 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
03 - 12 fresh basil leaves

→ Balsamic Glaze

04 - 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)

→ Garnish & Assembly

06 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - Sea salt, to taste
09 - 12 small wooden skewers or cocktail picks

# Method:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by half and is syrupy (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
02 - Thread one cherry tomato, one mini mozzarella ball, and one fresh basil leaf onto each skewer. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
03 - Drizzle assembled skewers lightly with olive oil. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
04 - Finish by drizzling the cooled balsamic glaze over the skewers just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes—ideal for last-minute gatherings.
  • Fresh, wholesome ingredients with no cooking required.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, suiting a variety of dietary needs.
  • Visually stunning and bursting with flavor.
  • Customizable for your favorite flavors and presentation.
02 -
  • Die Balsamico-Glasur immer vollständig abkühlen lassen, bevor sie über die Spieße geträufelt wird.
  • Basilikumblätter kurz vor dem Servieren aufspießen, damit sie frisch und aromatisch bleiben.
  • Die Caprese-Spieße eignen sich perfekt zum Vorbereiten; Balsamico-Glasur erst direkt vor dem Servieren zugeben.
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