Prep Time: 20 min.
Try this cute Tomato Mozzarella Skewers recipe for a delicious appetizer with only a few ingredients but lots of wow factor.
The classic combination of juicy tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil is always a winner, but this simple version is made all the more special with the heart-shaped ingredients.
These easy Caprese skewers are perfect for dinner parties and would even make a romantic starter for Valentine's Day.
I found the adorable mozzarella balls at our local supermarket after a tip from a friend.
If you can't find mozzarella hearts anywhere, you can use regular bocconcini. You can also stick two bocconcini halves together back to back at an angle so they resemble hearts.
Ingredients
- 10 heart-shaped bocconcini (or regular)
- 10 yellow grape tomatoes
- 10 orange grape tomatoes
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 10 canapé sticks
- sea salt
Instructions
Makes 10.
1. Halve the oblong yellow and orange grape tomatoes at a slant in the center.
2. Rotate the right half so the two halves resemble a heart.
3. Assemble the skewers with a yellow grape tomato heart, a folded basil leaf, a bocconcini heart (or a regular bocconcini), another folded basil leaf, and an orange grape tomato heart. You can make different versions, as I have done.
4. Arrange the skewers on a platter.
5. Drizzle with your favorite extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and balsamic glaze.
6. Serve.
