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Blackberry Caprese Skewers – Easy Summer Bites
Sweet, tangy, and impossibly easy, these Blackberry Caprese Skewers are a fresh twist on a classic—perfect for snacking, parties, or impressing with zero stress!
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Servings: 25 skewers
Equipment
- Wooden Skewers 3-inch
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Ingredients
- 25 mini fresh mozzarella balls
- 25 blackberries
- 25 fresh basil leaves
- 25 cucumber chunks optional
- Alessi White Balsamic Reduction for drizzling
Instructions
Assemble the Skewers
- Lay out 25 bamboo skewers on a clean surface or platter. • On each skewer, thread one mozzarella ball, followed by a folded basil leaf. • Add a blackberry, then a chunk of cucumber if using. Press ingredients gently so they’re snug but not squished.
Chill and Serve
- Place assembled skewers on a tray or platter. • Refrigerate until ready to serve, or serve immediately. • Just before serving, drizzle with white balsamic reduction. A little goes a long way.
Notes
Substitutions:
• Swap blackberries for raspberries or halved strawberries for a different berry note.
• Use cherry tomatoes instead of blackberries for a more traditional Caprese flavor.
• If you don’t have mini mozzarella balls, cut a block of fresh mozzarella into 1-inch cubes. Serving Suggestions:
• Great for brunch spreads, summer picnics, bridal showers, or passed appetizers.
• Serve alongside a charcuterie board, or as a light bite with sparkling wine or iced tea. Storage and Make-Ahead Tips:
• Skewers can be assembled up to 8 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
• Wait to drizzle with balsamic reduction until just before serving to keep things fresh.
• Not ideal for freezing, as fresh mozzarella and berries don’t thaw well after freezing.
• Swap blackberries for raspberries or halved strawberries for a different berry note.
• Use cherry tomatoes instead of blackberries for a more traditional Caprese flavor.
• If you don’t have mini mozzarella balls, cut a block of fresh mozzarella into 1-inch cubes. Serving Suggestions:
• Great for brunch spreads, summer picnics, bridal showers, or passed appetizers.
• Serve alongside a charcuterie board, or as a light bite with sparkling wine or iced tea. Storage and Make-Ahead Tips:
• Skewers can be assembled up to 8 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
• Wait to drizzle with balsamic reduction until just before serving to keep things fresh.
• Not ideal for freezing, as fresh mozzarella and berries don’t thaw well after freezing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 skewer
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.