Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat the mozzarella balls dry with a paper towel.8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball onto each appetizer skewer.1 pint cherry tomatoes, 20 fresh basil leaves, 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- Arrange the skewers neatly on a serving platter.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil.2 tbsp olive oil
- Sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Just before serving, drizzle balsamic glaze over the skewers. Serve chilled or at cool room temperature.2 –3 tbsp balsamic glaze
Notes
Make Ahead Tip:
Assemble the skewers up to 6 hours in advance and store covered in the refrigerator. Wait to drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze until just before serving. Serving Tip:
Serve chilled or at cool room temperature for best flavor and texture. Ingredient Substitutions:
• Use grape tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes
• Ciliegine or bocconcini mozzarella both work well
• Swap balsamic glaze for a thick balsamic reduction Presentation Idea:
Arrange in neat rows or circular patterns on a white platter for an elegant bridal shower display.
Assemble the skewers up to 6 hours in advance and store covered in the refrigerator. Wait to drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze until just before serving. Serving Tip:
Serve chilled or at cool room temperature for best flavor and texture. Ingredient Substitutions:
• Use grape tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes
• Ciliegine or bocconcini mozzarella both work well
• Swap balsamic glaze for a thick balsamic reduction Presentation Idea:
Arrange in neat rows or circular patterns on a white platter for an elegant bridal shower display.