Easy Mini Caprese Skewers Recipe with Prosciutto and Balsamic Glaze
These easy mini Caprese skewers combine juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, salty prosciutto, and sweet balsamic glaze for a quick, elegant snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 20 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 cherry tomatoes, halved if large
- 20 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini) or bite-sized pieces
- 10 thin slices prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise
- 20 small fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 20 wooden skewers or toothpicks, about 3 inches long
Instructions
- Rinse cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves under cold water and pat dry. Drain mozzarella balls well to avoid sogginess. Slice prosciutto strips in half lengthwise.
- Optional: In a mixing bowl, gently toss cherry tomatoes with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
- Take one wooden skewer or toothpick and thread on one half-slice of prosciutto, then a basil leaf (folded if large), followed by a mozzarella ball, and finish with a cherry tomato.
- If mozzarella balls or tomatoes are too large, cut them in half to prevent overloading the skewer.
- Arrange assembled skewers neatly on a serving platter, adding extra basil leaves for garnish if desired.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the skewers just before serving.
- Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the top for extra flavor and serve immediately.
Notes
Assemble skewers a few hours ahead and keep balsamic glaze separate until serving to avoid soggy tomatoes. Let prosciutto come to room temperature before handling to prevent tearing. Use fresh basil and fresh mozzarella balls for best flavor and texture. Variations include omitting prosciutto for vegetarian version or swapping tomatoes with roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 1.5
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 5.5
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