Strawberry Caprese Skewers (Printable)

Juicy strawberries, creamy mozzarella, and basil skewered together with a sweet balsamic glaze for a fresh, vibrant bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 12 large fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 24 fresh basil leaves, washed

→ Dairy

03 - 12 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon honey
06 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
07 - Flaky sea salt to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Equipment

09 - 12 small wooden or bamboo skewers

# Directions:

01 - Combine 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
02 - Thread one strawberry half onto each skewer, followed by a basil leaf, a mozzarella ball, another basil leaf, and finish with the second strawberry half. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
03 - Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle evenly with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and the cooled balsamic reduction.
04 - Sprinkle the skewers with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately while fresh.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They look impressively elegant but take just 15 minutes, making you feel like a culinary genius with zero stress.
  • Sweet strawberries paired with creamy mozzarella and peppery basil hit every flavor note your palate didn't know it craved.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so you're never left wondering if everyone at your table can eat them.
02 -
  • Don't assemble these more than 30 minutes before serving or the strawberry juice will make everything soggy and the basil will start browning at the edges.
  • If your balsamic reduction is too thin, it didn't cook long enough—but don't panic, just pop it back on the heat for another minute or two and watch it carefully.
03 -
  • Soak your wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes beforehand so they don't absorb flavor or splinter when you push ingredients onto them.
  • Buy your strawberries and mozzarella the morning you're serving these—both are at their peak for only about 24 hours and quality matters tremendously here.
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