Bridal Shower Caprese Skewers (Printable)

Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil skewers drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze, perfect for gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

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01 - 20 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
02 - 20 cherry tomatoes
03 - 20 fresh basil leaves
04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
06 - 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Gently rinse and pat dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves
02 - Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf (folded if large), and one mozzarella ball onto each skewer in sequence
03 - Arrange the skewers on a serving platter in an organized pattern
04 - Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over all skewers
05 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper across the skewers
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They come together in about 15 minutes, which means you can actually enjoy your event instead of stress-cooking in the back room.
  • Everyone assumes you spent way more effort than you actually did, which is the best kind of compliment.
  • The combination of creamy, fresh, and tangy hits all your taste buds at once without being heavy or complicated.
02 -
  • If your mozzarella balls are too warm, they'll slip right off the skewer like they're greased—keep them in the coldest part of your fridge and assemble just before serving.
  • Threading the skewer at a slight angle rather than straight down keeps everything from sliding around and makes the whole skewer feel more stable in your hand.
03 -
  • Buy mozzarella from the refrigerated section at a proper grocery store or Italian market—it tastes nothing like the packaged stuff and makes every single bite better.
  • If you're worried about tomatoes rolling, you can gently score the bottom with a small knife to create a flat spot that grips the skewer.
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