Bridal Shower Caprese Skewers (Printable)

Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil threaded onto 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 to remove excess moisture.
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 an attractive presentation.
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 at room temperature or refrigerate until serving time.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can assemble these in fifteen minutes flat, which means you actually get to enjoy your own party instead of hiding in the kitchen.
  • They taste like summer on a stick, hitting that perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and bright that makes people reach for seconds.
  • Guests always assume you spent hours on them, which is the best kind of kitchen magic.
02 -
  • Pat your tomatoes and mozzarella completely dry, or they'll slip around on the skewer like they're on ice and ruin your presentation in seconds.
  • If you're making these ahead, assemble them and refrigerate without the oil and glaze, then add both right before serving so they don't get soggy or the basil doesn't darken.
03 -
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for thirty minutes before assembly so they don't splinter or feel too fragile in your hands.
  • The temperature of the mozzarella matters more than you'd think—pull it from the fridge just ten minutes before assembly so it's cool enough to hold its shape but warm enough to be creamy when bitten.
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