How do I transport these?

These can be tricky when transporting. Use a dish that is tall enough to stand them up side by side with the picks and still get a lid on. We found a tall deli container worked great. If there are too many for deli containers, gently lay them down in a dish with parchment between the layers. Just make sure you can cover whatever container you use without pressing on the skewers.

Can I make these ahead of time?

While these can be made up to a day ahead of time and stored - WITHOUT the balsamic on them - in an airtight container in the fridge, we recommend making them earlier on the day of your event. Basil tends to turn brown after it is torn or cut and stored in the refrigerator and cut tomatoes tend to loose some of their liquid. If stored too long these fancy caprese skewers will still taste great but may not look so fancy.

How long will these tomato mozzarella skewers last?

We like to use these mini caprese skewers the same day they are made. They will last up to 2 days in the fridge but you may sacrifice some quality over time.

Caprese Skewers - Appetizer Bliss

Description

Easy caprese skewer appetizers with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, basil, and balsamic! A delicious bite for Summer events.

Ingredients

Scale

24 cherry tomatoes - any color will do, we like a variety
7 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls - or ‘perle’ (if you can't find them you can cut larger balls into bite size pieces)
Fresh basil leaves, at least 24 leaves depending on size
Balsamic reduction
Picks

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Instructions

Separate the mozzarella pearls, or ‘perles’, into a dish.
Separate the basil leaves from the stems. Set aside.
OPTIONAL: Cut the tomatoes in half and place in a dish. See notes for more on when to cut the tomatoes.
Using a pick, start building your skewers in the desired order. (Mozzarella-basil-tomato-mozzarella or tomato-mozzarella-basil-tomato, etc.) See notes if you need to cut the tomatoes or mozzarella.

Notes

If you can’t find mozzarella pearls you can use ciliegine and cut them in half or use a larger mozzarella ball and cut it into pieces the same size as the tomato pieces. Just make sure you are using fresh mozzarella.

Tomatoes. Small cherry tomatoes are great for this recipe. However, if you need to use something like a grape tomato, you can cut them in half.

Presentation. Use a whole mini mozzarella ball and whole cherry tomato and lay these caprese skewers on their sides on a platter. To stand them up, cut the mozzarella (depending on size) or tomatoes in half and make sure your last piece on the skewer is a piece with a flat side down. Do not push the skewer all the way through the last piece. Then stand the mini caprese skewers up with the flat side down. You can also create a pattern on the serving platter with the balsamic reduction (lines, dots, or cross patterns) then stand the skewers (flat side down) on top of the balsamic.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Assembly Time: 19 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Category: Appetizer
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 10
Sugar: 0.5 g
Sodium: 35.8 mg
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 0.8 g
Protein: 1.6 g
Cholesterol: 0.8 mg