Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle

By lauramae

Mini mozzarella cheese balls skewered with tender basil leaves and juicy tomatoes, drizzled with tangy-sweet balsamic reduction will knock. Your. Socks. Off.
Each layered is loaded with bold-yet-fresh flavors that combine in a bite that is nearly indescribable. It is SO good!

Ingredients

• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• cherry or grape tomatoes
• mini mozzarella cheese balls (could use regular sized ball, and cut into bite-sized pieces)
• fresh basil leaves, cut in half if large
• salt & pepper
• toothpicks

Details

Adapted from iowagirleats.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring balsamic vinegar up to a boil in a saucepan, then lower heat to medium and simmer until it’s the consistency of very thin maple syrup, about 10 minutes. Pour into a bowl and let cool.

2. Cut tomatoes in half. Thread a mini mozzarella cheese ball, basil leaf (fold in half if large) and a tomato half onto a tooth pick. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Sprinkle with salt & pepper, then drizzle cooled balsamic reduction on top.