Caprese Skewers — PurePrep

Name: Caprese Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pt cherry tomato (Choose ripe, firm tomatoes for best flavor); 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls drained (Ciliegine (small) or bocconcini (medium) both work well); 1 bunch fresh basil (Choose medium-sized leaves that are roughly the same size as the tomatoes); 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (Use the best quality you have for finishing); 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (Store-bought balsamic glaze works perfectly; look for it near vinegars); ½ tsp flaky sea salt (Fleur de sel or Maldon are ideal; kosher salt can substitute); ¼ tsp black pepper; 16 oz wooden skewers (6-inch skewers are ideal for single-serving portions; cocktail picks work for bite-sized versions)

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15 minPrep

15 minTotal

4Servings

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Ingredients

1 pt cherry tomato (Choose ripe, firm tomatoes for best flavor)
8 oz fresh mozzarella balls drained (Ciliegine (small) or bocconcini (medium) both work well)
1 bunch fresh basil (Choose medium-sized leaves that are roughly the same size as the tomatoes)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (Use the best quality you have for finishing)
2 tbsp balsamic glaze (Store-bought balsamic glaze works perfectly; look for it near vinegars)
½ tsp flaky sea salt (Fleur de sel or Maldon are ideal; kosher salt can substitute)
¼ tsp black pepper
16 oz wooden skewers (6-inch skewers are ideal for single-serving portions; cocktail picks work for bite-sized versions)

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Instructions

Prepare Your Work Surface

Lay out all your ingredients — tomatoes, drained mozzarella, and basil leaves — on a clean cutting board or tray.

Assemble the Skewers

Thread one cherry tomato onto a skewer, pushing it down to about 1 inch from the bottom.

Fold one basil leaf in half and thread it onto the skewer directly above the tomato.

Thread one mozzarella ball onto the skewer above the basil.

Repeat the pattern — tomato, basil, mozzarella — for a second set on the same skewer if using longer skewers, or leave as a single set for cocktail picks.