Strawberry Caprese Skewers (Printable Version)

Sweet strawberries, mozzarella, and basil come together with a balsamic glaze for a fresh bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 while stirring for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened and syrupy. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
02 - Slide 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 - Place assembled skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and the cooled balsamic reduction.
04 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in twenty minutes with zero cooking skills required, just assembly and a quick sauce.
  • Every single bite tastes like summer, even when you're eating them under kitchen lights at night.
  • People always assume you spent hours on these, but you'll know it's just clever layering and timing.
02 -
  • If your balsamic reduction boils too hard, it'll turn bitter and syrupy in a bad way—medium heat is your friend, and patience matters more than speed here.
  • Assembling these right before serving keeps the mozzarella from absorbing too much liquid and becoming weepy, which changes the whole texture and appeal.
03 -
  • Taste your balsamic reduction on a strawberry before serving—this way you know if you need to balance it with a touch more honey or if it's perfect as is.
  • Keep everything cold until the last possible moment, and if you're making these ahead, wait to add the balsamic drizzle until just before guests arrive so nothing gets soggy.
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