Heart-Shaped Caprese Skewers
Heart-Shaped Caprese Skewers are a delightful appetizer perfect for romantic occasions or casual gatherings. These charming skewers combine creamy mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, creating a burst of fresh flavors in each bite. Visually appealing and simple to prepare, they are an elegant way to impress your loved ones while celebrating any special moment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes 6 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (about 12 tomatoes)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (about 20 leaves)
- 6 wooden skewers
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- Cut the wooden skewers in half if they are long.
- Thread one cherry tomato onto a skewer, followed by a mozzarella ball and a basil leaf. Repeat until you create several heart shapes on each skewer.
- To form the heart shape, bend the skewer slightly and add another tomato at the top point and a mozzarella ball at the bottom point.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (25g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg