Strawberry Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
Fresh strawberries are always a great dessert to serve for Valentine’s Day. BUT, why not serve them as an appetizer?
Servings 4
Calories 126kcal
Ingredients
- 16 fresh small strawberries, washed and cut in half across the width, hull intact
- 32 medium fresh basil leaves washed and patted dry
- 16 Ciliegine mini-Mozzarella balls
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
To Serve
- 16 6”/15cm wooden skewers
- 2 Tbsp high-quality extra-virgin olive oil to drizzle optional
Instructions
- Thread the top half of one strawberry onto a wooden skewer with the hull facing up.
- Next, fold one basil leaf in half, the dark side facing out, and add it to the skewer.
- Add one mini-Mozzarella ball, followed by another folded basil leaf, and the bottom half of the strawberry.
- Repeat steps 1-3 with the remaining strawberries, basil, and Mozzarella until you have 16 completed skewers. Arrange on a serving platter and set aside.
- To prepare the glaze, add balsamic vinegar to a small sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently until the vinegar is reduced to about ⅓ of its original volume.
- Remove glaze from heat and let cool slightly.
- Drizzle over the skewers, along with some extra virgin olive oil, if using.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g