Creepy Eyeball Caprese Skewers
Equipment
- Wooden skewers
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 12 bocconcini mozzarella balls
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 6 black olives, sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 wooden skewers
Instructions
- Press one black olive slice gently onto the center of each mozzarella ball to form the pupil.
- Thread one cherry tomato, one basil leaf, and one prepared mozzarella ball onto each wooden skewer in that order.
- Repeat until all 12 skewers are assembled.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter in a single layer.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the skewers.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper just before serving.
Notes
Press the olive slices firmly but carefully so they stay in place without tearing the mozzarella. If the basil leaves are large, tear them in half before threading to keep the skewers balanced. These hold up best when assembled no more than two hours ahead and kept covered in the fridge until guests arrive.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Wooden skewers, Serving platter
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Wooden skewers, Serving platter