Strawberry Caprese Skewers (Printable)

Juicy strawberries, mozzarella, and basil come together with a balsamic drizzle for a fresh, easy appetizer.

# What You 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

# Steps:

01 - Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently while stirring for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened and syrupy. 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.
03 - Arrange the assembled skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and the cooled balsamic reduction.
04 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These come together in under 20 minutes, which means you can actually make them fresh instead of stress-baking at the last minute.
  • People swear they taste fancy, but you're just threading ingredients onto sticks—no fancy knife skills required.
  • They work for almost any occasion: casual weeknight snack, elegant dinner party, even a kids' birthday spread.
02 -
  • Don't assemble these more than 30 minutes ahead or the strawberries will start weeping juice and make everything soggy—these are meant to be fresh and crisp.
  • The balsamic reduction is the secret that elevates this from nice to memorable, so don't skip that step or rush it just because it seems small.
03 -
  • Pat the mozzarella balls dry before threading so they don't release liquid and make your platter weep—this one small step keeps everything looking pristine.
  • Make your balsamic reduction a day ahead if it helps you relax on the day of, then simply warm it gently or serve it at room temperature for maximum intensity of flavor.
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