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These flavorful Strawberry bocconcini skewers, shaped into toadstools, are an easy-to-make and tasty appetizer for any occasion. 

A creative plate of appetizer bites arranged to look like mushrooms, made with mozzarella balls, strawberry halves, basil leaves, and wooden sticks.

The combination of sweet, juicy strawberries, creamy bocconcini, and fresh basil leaves creates a delightful burst of flavors in every bite.

Recipe Tip

If you prefer a more classic caprese, swap the strawberries for cherry tomatoes.

Bocconcini, strawberries with basil, mayonnaise, and a mixture of sea salt and pepper.

Serve these charming appetizers as they are, or place them on a balsamic glaze ‘soil’ for a fun presentation that gets everyone talking! 

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Servings: 10 skewers

Strawberry Bocconcini Skewers

By Sine Siemkowicz
Strawberry and mozzarella ball skewers topped with mayo to resemble toadstools.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 10 strawberries, pointy
  • 10 mozzarella balls, mini
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
  • sea salt, to taste

Instructions 

  • Trim the strawberries in a straight line at the widest part.
  • Fold a fresh basil leaf in half.
  • Place the folded basil leaf onto a canape stick.
  • Add a bocconcini and a strawberry (with the flat part first).
  • Top with mayonnaise dots. You can use a toothpick or a piping utensil / bag for this.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Trans Fat: 0.001g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 23mg, Potassium: 20mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 23IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 103mg, Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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