Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil meet sweet balsamic glaze in these elegant skewers. Easy to make, impossible to resist!
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil meet sweet balsamic glaze in these elegant skewers. Easy to make, impossible to resist!
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Use room temperature mozzarella for the best flavor and texture.
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The Setup
- Wooden Skewers6-inch
- Serving Plattermedium
The Mise en Place
4Your prep station before cooking begins
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Mozzarella is too cold and flavorless.
Let the mozzarella sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before assembling the skewers.
Tomatoes are bland.
Choose ripe, in-season cherry tomatoes for the best flavor. Consider using heirloom varieties for added sweetness.
Chef's Notes
Use fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini) for the best creamy texture and mild flavor.
For a neater balsamic glaze, reduce it in a saucepan over low heat until syrupy.
Assemble skewers up to 2 hours ahead. Store covered in the fridge, but add glaze just before serving.
Arrange skewers on a platter and drizzle with glaze. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
The Method
PREPARE
Prep aheadWash the cherry tomatoes (1 pint) and basil leaves. Pat dry.
Bruising leaves: Rough handling will cause basil leaves to oxidize and blacken prematurely.
Tomatoes and basil are washed and dried.
ASSEMBLE
Prep aheadThread a mozzarella ball, a basil leaf, and a cherry tomato onto each skewer. Repeat.
Tearing the cheese: Use a gentle twisting motion when threading to prevent the mozzarella ball from splitting.
Skewers are assembled with alternating ingredients.
DRIZZLE
Arrange the skewers on a serving platter and drizzle generously with balsamic glaze (¼ cups).
Over-glazing: Too much glaze can pool on the platter and overwhelm the delicate flavor of the fresh mozzarella.
Skewers are arranged on a platter and drizzled with glaze.
SERVE
Serve immediately or chill for later.
Soggy basil: Applying the glaze too far in advance will cause the basil to wilt and lose its vibrant color.
Skewers are ready to be served or chilled.
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