Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle are a quick and healthy, fresh and fabulous appetizer recipe! Easy to assemble, and perfectly poppable.
Got a party, potluck, or book club meeting on the calendar? Trust me when I tell you Caprese Skewers are going to be the hit of your get together!
Mini mozzarella cheese balls are skewered with sweet basil leaves and juicy cherry tomatoes then drizzled with tangy-sweet balsamic reduction to create this perfectly poppable appetizer. They will FLY off the platter.
This healthy appetizer is easy to make a few hours ahead of time, though save the balsamic drizzle for when you’re ready to serve. I’ll show you!
How to Make Caprese Skewers:
To make a platter for entertaining you’ll need grape or cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and fresh mini mozzarella balls. You can find mini cheese balls in most grocery stores these days. If not, just cut a regular-sized ball of fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
Layer a mini cheese ball onto a toothpick followed by a fresh basil leaf (fold in half if large,) and half a cherry tomato.
So cute, right?!
While you’re assembling the skewers, pour 1 cup balsamic vinegar into a saucepan then let it simmer for 10 minutes, or until it’s the consistency of real maple syrup. After it’s cooled and thickened slightly, drizzle all over the Caprese Skewers.
Buffalo Chicken Poppers with Avocado Bleu Cheese DipCaprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle
Description
Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle are a quick and healthy, fresh and fabulous appetizer recipe! Easy to assemble, and perfectly poppable.
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- cherry or grape tomatoes
- mini mozzarella cheese balls (could use regular sized ball cut into bite-sized pieces)
- fresh basil leaves, cut in half if large
- salt and pepper
- toothpicks
Directions
- Bring balsamic vinegar up to a boil in a saucepan, then lower heat to medium and simmer until it's the consistency of very thin maple syrup, about 10 minutes. Pour into a bowl and let cool.
- Cut tomatoes in half. Thread a mini mozzarella cheese ball, basil leaf (fold in half if large) and a tomato half onto a tooth pick. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Sprinkle with salt & pepper, then drizzle cooled balsamic reduction on top.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Video
Let’s see… Mini? Check. Fresh? Yup. Flavorful? Uh-huh. Perfect in every single way? You bet!
Make a TON of these because they won’t last long – and enjoy!
Fabulous, fresh & easy!
Thank you for this recipe!! I made these for a large crowd Christmas party and they were a hit. Everyone loved that they tasted great and they could eat as many as they wanted guilt free. I will definitely be making these again in the future!!
You can make as many or as few as you want depending on how many tomatoes and mozzarella balls you have – you can tear the basil leaves to accommodate!
[…] Ham -Honey Dijon Potato Salad (recipe here) -Caprese Skewers with Honey Balsamic Drizzle (recipe here) -Baked Brie and Goat Cheese Board Drizzled with Honey -Honey Lemonade (recipe […]
AMAZING. They were dubbed “summer on a stick” by my work colleague!
[…] Caprese skewers […]
[…] Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle […]
[…] 10. Iowa Girl Eats […]
I made a special trip for mini mozzarella balls! They will definitely be making an appearance at Easter too! (And since I’m back in low-carb mode, these are just what I need!! Along with the chicken bruchetta, minus the pasta)
How long in advance can you make these? Any tips for storing prior to eating?
[…] your favorite, or you’re looking for something a little more healthy, check out these Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle from Iowa Girl Eats, Cowboy Caviar from Culinary Hill, or Dilly Cucumber Bites from Flying on Jess […]
[…] Caprese Skewers […]
I made this last year for a party and going to make them again this year. Any tips on the drizzle? When I tried to do it before, it never turned thick, no matter how much I cooked it. Is there a special kind/brand of balsamic to get?
Hmmm, I would maybe see if your balsamic vinegar has preservatives or extras in it? I usually use Alessi brand balsamic vinegar (though I have tried reducing a bunch of brands) and have never had an issue. A lot of stores sell balsamic reduction in a bottle now too, FYI!
You can find balsamic reduction in most grocery stores.
I made these for a big family dinner on Thanksgiving and they we a hit!
I used the assorted tiny tomatoes (red, orange and purple). I put the whole tomato on the toothpick and drizzled the balsamic reduction over all of them. They were so easy to make and looked fantastic on the plate!
Great recipe
[…] https://iowagirleats.com/2012/02/02/caprese-skewers-with-balsamic-drizzle/ […]
Can this be made ahead of time??
[…] Cherry tomatoes with mozzarella slices, basil, olive oil and vinegar. Check out these adorable caprese skewers! […]
[…] A sweet cherry tomato, a piece of basil, and fresh mozzarella with a delicious balsamic drizzle; this is more assembly than recipe. You will find instructions for this healthy app here. […]
[…] Brussels Sprouts {Two Peas and Their Pod} Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup {Two Peas and Their Pod} Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle {Iowa Girl Eats} Beet and Feta Tabbouleh {Inquiring Chef} Red Potatoes & Green Beans {Better […]
Can they be made a day before?
I think you could assemble the mozzarella ball and tomato a day ahead, but I’d wait to add the basil until day of.
Make this for my husband as an appetizer today, 7-3-2019, and he LOVE it. Definitely will be making it again and again and again and again….
Awww, love to hear that, Jeri! Thanks for your feedback and recipe review!
Such a great bite! What is the dusting on the actual picture? Garlic powder?
Freshly ground pepper! :)
So easy and absolutely delicious! Definitely will make again. There wasn’t one left on the platter and received several compliments on how delicious they were. Thanks for sharing the idea and recipe!!
[…] Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle – this eye catching appetizer is in minutes. […]
[…] Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle from Iowa Girl Eats. Show the gluten-free crowd some love with this easy and elegant appetizer. The combination of basil, tomato, and balsamic vinegar is richly satisfying. Because of this, you’ll only choose to eat a few (Rather than the whole plate…). And, they’re quick and easy to assemble! […]
I would like to bring these to Thanksgiving dinner. We travel about an hour, should I drizzle before we go or wait and drizzle when we arrive? They’d be set out immediately as an appetizer. Thank you!
Can u make these a day ahead
Can you prepare the drizzle ahead of time and does it have to be warm at the time you serve?
Absolutely! If it’s a little too thick when it comes time to drizzle you can just warm it in the microwave until it reaches a drizzly consistency.
Love these with fresh summer tomatoes and basil from the garden! You can make your own balsamic drizzle or buy it from the store to save a bit of time and mess. They are also pretty for party apps!
awsome