Bridal Shower Caprese Skewers (Print Version)

Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil threaded on skewers with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

# 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 Make It:

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 assembled skewers on a serving platter in a visually appealing pattern.
04 - Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over all skewers.
05 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required means you can prep these while wearing your nice clothes without fear of splatters.
  • They disappear faster than you'd expect, and guests always ask for the recipe even though it feels like a secret.
  • You can make them hours ahead and they actually taste better as the flavors mingle together.
02 -
  • Don't skip drying the tomatoes and basil—wet ingredients will slide around and your beautiful arrangement will look sad by the time guests see it.
  • If you're making these more than an hour ahead, wait to drizzle the oil and balsamic until closer to serving time, or the basil will turn dark and the tomatoes will weep juice onto your platter.
03 -
  • Buy your skewers a few days early and let them soak in water for at least an hour before using—this prevents them from splintering and looking rough on the platter.
  • If you're nervous about the mozzarella rolling off, pat the cherry tomato completely dry and slightly flatten one end where you'll insert the skewer; this creates a small anchor point.
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