Caprese toothpicks
I have some fun ways that I like to play with these Caprese skewers, so of course, I'd love to share my ideas!įruit - instead of tomatoes, try peaches or watermelon. In the post’s picture, I used the Colored Wood Frill Party Picks. Partly because they look nicer, but also so no one stabs themselves on the other end of the toothpick. I love using the cute party picks for these Caprese skewers. Drizzle balsamic glaze onto them, evenly getting the glaze on each Caprese skewer.įun tip! If you serve these during the holidays, you can form them in a wreath! If you have extra basil leaves that will go to waste, use them as wreath fillers! Supplies Once you have the ideal amount of the Caprese skewers assembled, lay them out how you’d like to serve them. I’m all about even portions of tomato and mozzarella! It just depends on the size of the tomatoes. You can halve the tomatoes if they’re larger or keep them whole. I like to keep them small and bite-sized, so I just do one of each per skewer. Take your mini skewers and begin to thread the tomato, basil, and mozzarella onto them. If you want to make your own balsamic glaze, you can try this 2-Ingredient balsamic glaze recipe by Karla Walsh. Of course, they were all great and add a little something extra to the Caprese skewers. The different balsamic flavors I have tried are Harvest Fig, Espresso, and Smoked. You can use the standard Caprese flavors, but I happen to be a balsamic vinegar lover, so I have a few different flavors in my pantry. Balsamic Glaze Balsamic Glaze Variations.? Ingredients for Easy Caprese Skewers with Balsamic GlazeĪll you need for this delicious, fresh recipe is the following ingredients: When you’re serving these delicious Italian snacks up, make sure you call them “Kuh-pray-zay” skewers…spoken like a true Italian. I often hear people pronouncing Caprese wrong. Using the freshest ingredients that you can get your hands on, is key to any Caprese recipe! Oftentimes, people enjoying a Caprese salad also sprinkle it with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of balsamic. The Caprese Salad generally includes some fresh Mozzarella, basil leaves, juicy tomato, and a drizzle of olive oil. So what is Caprese? It is a classic salad that originates from Italy. This recipe is a fun, modern spin on the classic Caprese salad. These bite-sized Caprese skewers are just what is needed for a quick snack during the chaotic holidays! So it's safe to say that I’ll be making these every year, multiple times a year. I love having my food match the occasion, so of course, I was thrilled to make something red, green, and white. Looking for a healthy and quick appetizer with just a few ingredients? Here it is! I brought these Easy Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze to my family’s Christmas this year, and it was a hit.