Description
These heart-shaped Valentine’s Caprese skewers are a fresh, colorful, and festive appetizer featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant fresh basil leaves. Perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, romantic date nights, or as a healthy and visually appealing snack, these skewers combine elegant presentation with simple, classic Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Skewers
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks
Seasoning & Garnish
- Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the tomatoes: Carefully slice each cherry tomato halfway through without cutting all the way, allowing them to open like a hinged heart shape.
- Insert mozzarella balls: Gently open each tomato and tuck a small mozzarella ball inside the opening, shaping it into a charming heart.
- Add basil: Fold a fresh basil leaf and place it between the tomato halves to add fresh, aromatic flavor.
- Assemble skewers: Secure each tomato, mozzarella, and basil combination with a wooden skewer or toothpick, ensuring the skewer holds the ingredients firmly together.
- Arrange and drizzle: Place the completed skewers neatly on a serving platter, then lightly drizzle with high-quality extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze for sweetness and depth.
- Season and serve: Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper just before serving to enhance all the flavors. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature for best taste.
Notes
- If cherry tomatoes are unavailable, grape tomatoes make a great alternative.
- You can assemble the skewers up to 4 hours ahead of serving; refrigerate to keep fresh.
- For a non-vegetarian twist, consider adding prosciutto to each skewer.
- Serve these skewers chilled or at room temperature depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
