Star-Shaped Caprese Skewers (Printable)

Whimsical star-shaped skewers with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic drizzle.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 7 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 0.4 inch thick

→ Vegetables

02 - 16 cherry tomatoes
03 - 16 fresh basil leaves

→ Dressing

04 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
06 - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil (optional)

# How-To:

01 - Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut stars from mozzarella slices, yielding about 16 stars.
02 - Thread one cherry tomato onto each skewer, add a halved fresh basil leaf, and top with a mozzarella star.
03 - Lay the assembled skewers evenly on a serving platter.
04 - Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over skewers, then season with salt, pepper, and optional chopped basil.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble and visually appealing
  • Perfect bite-sized appetizer for parties
02 -
  • For extra flavor, rub the mozzarella stars with a cut garlic clove before assembling.
  • Substitute baby bocconcini for mozzarella stars if you dont have a cookie cutter.
03 -
  • Use fresh mozzarella for the best texture and flavor.
  • Chill skewers briefly before serving for a refreshing bite.
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