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The Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle I Make for Every Party

The Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle I Make for Every Party
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Serves
12
Calories
89 kcal
Protein
4.00 g
Carbs
8.00 g
Fat
4.00 g

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsbalsamic vinegar
  • 10 ozcherry tomatoes
  • 8 ozCiliegine mozzarella cheese ((also called "cherry" size, I like Belgioso))
  • .8 ozfresh basil leaves
  • to tastesalt and pepper
  • as neededtoothpicks

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan over high heat then bring to a boil. Turn heat down to medium then simmer until vinegar is the consistency of thin maple syrup, about 20 minutes. Pour balsamic reduction into a small bowl then set aside to cool. Can be made then refrigerated up to 5 days ahead of time.

  2. 2

    Thread a cheese ball onto a toothpick, followed by a basil leaf - fold in half or into quarters if large. Finish with a cherry tomato then place onto a serving platter. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

  3. 3

    Just before serving, sprinkle skewers with salt and pepper then drizzle with cooled balsamic reduction. Serve immediately.