Description
Heart-shaped Caprese skewers are the perfect blend of fresh flavors and charming presentation, making them a delightful appetizer for romantic dinners or casual get-togethers. These skewers feature juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all beautifully arranged and drizzled with balsamic glaze. Easy to assemble and visually stunning, they promise to impress your guests while delivering an explosion of taste in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cherry tomatoes (about 1 cup)
- 12 fresh mozzarella balls (about 6 oz)
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 4 small wooden or metal skewers (6 inches each)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Cut each basil leaf into a heart shape using scissors or a knife.
- Thread one cherry tomato onto each skewer, followed by a heart-shaped basil leaf and then a mozzarella ball. Repeat until the skewer is filled.
- Drizzle the assembled skewers generously with balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 skewers (approximately 84g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added creaminess, swap mozzarella for feta cheese or include avocado slices. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.