My mother-in-law attended a party several months ago and these little skewers were a favorite. They’re so simple yet they add a nice elegance to the table. I am a die-hard traditional caprese fan (with cherry tomatoes) and worried I’d miss them but the sweet-tart of the berries is delicious with the fresh basil and mozzarella. Try them!
Ingredients:
- container of fresh black berries
- container of fresh mozzarella pearls (often found in the deli cheese section of the grocery store)
- fresh basil
- wooden skewers
Wash berries. Tear basil leaves to be about the size of a quarter. Skewer one piece of basil, then a mozzarella pearl, followed by another piece of basil. End with a blackberry.
You can skewer them on simple wooden toothpicks. For a more dramatic look, skewer them on longer sticks, then alternate on a serving platter, like we did.
That’s it! Serve & enjoy! If you have any leftovers, just store in an airtight container- they’ll last for a few days in the fridge. (Which also means if you’re making them for an event, you can make them the night before and they’ll still be delicious and pretty!)
JessicaMaloney says
Would you recommend using evoo and cracked pepper on the cheese prior to skewering?
Jessica Williams says
You really don't need to put anything on the cheese- the flavor from the berry and basil compliment it nicely!