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    Home » Appetizers

    Caprese Skewers

    Published: May 25, 2020 · by Elizabeth Waterson · This post may contain affiliate links, which may pay me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting Confessions of a Baking Queen!

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    plate full of caprese skewers with balsamic glaze on top

    Easy and delicious these Caprese Skewers are the perfect appetizer for your next party!

    plate full of tomato mozzarella basil skewers with balsamic glaze on top

    A few weeks ago a dear friend left all of us in Orange County to start a fabulous adventure in Zambia for The Peace Corps! We had a fantastic party to send her away with lots of great friends and food.

    I made some desserts and also made these scrumptious Caprese skewers. They are SOO easy and SOO delicious! A must make for any party you are throwing.

    Some other appetizers I like to take to parties are my sausage rolls, homemade crock pot meatballs, and homemade onion dip.

    Let's get to making the Caprese skewers.

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    What are the ingredients for Caprese Skewers?

    This recipe could not be any easier. The beauty of it is you'll need equal parts of everything so you just scale up as your party grows!

    ingredients for caprese skewers on a white background
    • Toothpicks. Just regular size toothpicks are needed.
    • Grape/ Cherry Tomatoes. You want the mini tomatoes so there are not juices running out of the tomato on the toothpicks. At Trader Joes I find the small San Marzano style tomatoes- those are my favorite.
    • Fresh Basil. You can use small leaves or tear large ones in half or thirds.
    • Mini Mozzarella Balls. You can use plain mini mozzarella balls but I like the marinated ones, again from Trader Joes.
    • Balsamic Glaze. Store-bought or homemade.
    • Salt & Pepper. Just a sprinkling finishes them off!

    How do you make Caprese Skewers?

    First, you'll want to soak the toothpicks in a bowl of lukewarm water for 30 minutes to one hour. This helps prevent the toothpicks from splitting.

    During this time I like to wash my tomatoes and basil then dry them completely. Place each ingredient into their own bowl to create an assembly line. This makes assembling them super quick! And a fun thing to do with kids!

    hand holding a tomato mozzarella basil skewer

    When ready to assemble just press one toothpick into one tomato, one fresh basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball. Place on a serving platter.

    plate full of Caprese Skewers

    Once you are finished sprinkle some salt, pepper and balsamic glaze on top.

    I love to use Maldon Sea Salt Flakes.

    plate of caprese skewers with balsamic glaze

    Can you make Caprese skewers ahead of time?

    Yes, I often make them a day before the party. Just drizzle the balsamic glaze on right before serving.

    More tomato appetizers

    You cannot beat this delicious tomato, corn, and cucumber salad it has the perfect crunchy and easy balsamic dressing.

    I don't know about you but anything with puff pastry has me weak at the knees, this tomato tart is fabulous.

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    Caprese Skewers

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    Easy and delicious these Tomato Mozzarella Skewers are the perfect appetizer for your next party!

    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 30 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 30 Toothpicks
    • 30 Grape/ Cherry Tomatoes
    • 30 Small Leaves of Fresh Basil (tear large ones in half or thirds)
    • 30 Mini Mozzarella Balls
    • Balsamic Glaze, store-bought or homemade
    • Salt & Pepper

    Instructions

    1. First soak your toothpicks in a bowl of lukewarm water for 30 minutes -1 hour. (This helps prevent the toothpicks from splitting) 
    2. Next just press one toothpick into one grape tomato, one fresh basil leaf, and one mozzarella ball. Place on a serving platter.
    3. Once you are finished sprinkle some salt and pepper on top and drizzle with the balsamic glaze. Serve immediately. 

    Notes

    You can prepare these one day ahead of time except for the glaze. Drizzle the balsamic glaze just before serving. Keep the skewers covered in plastic wrap in the fridge. 

    • Author: Elizabeth Waterson I Confessions of a Baking Queen
    • Prep Time: 20
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Assemble
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Keywords: Italian appetizer recipe, mozzarella appetizer

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    This post was originally published March 1, 2012, as of December 26, 2019, the text and photos have been updated.

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    1. Dwight says

      April 07, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Wow these are addicting! Best party app ever!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Clairs says

      February 19, 2021 at 2:25 pm

      I made these for Super Bowl from your email you sent and you were right these were such a hit with my family!! My brother wants them at every family gathering now!!! So EASY and so YUMMY!

      ★★★★★

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    3. Nisa says

      March 29, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      I've made caprese salad dozens of times, but never on skewers! What a great idea! This will now become my standard.

      ★★★★★

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        March 30, 2021 at 11:18 am

        Oh yay! They are so perfect for a party!! Thanks for coming by Nisa! Take care. XX Liz

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