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Caprese Snowmen Holiday Skewers

A festive no-bake holiday appetizer made with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil styled as adorable snowmen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 skewers
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

Caprese Components
  • 24 fresh mozzarella balls small and medium sizes
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 12 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 small carrot thinly sliced for noses
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns for eyes and buttons
  • 12 bamboo skewers
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze optional for serving

Equipment

  • Cocktail skewers
  • Small knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry tomatoes and basil leaves.
  2. Thread one cherry tomato onto each skewer, followed by a medium mozzarella ball and a smaller mozzarella ball.
  3. Insert small carrot pieces into the top mozzarella ball to form noses.
  4. Press peppercorns gently into the mozzarella to create eyes and buttons.
  5. Fold basil leaves and place between mozzarella layers as scarves.
  6. Arrange skewers on a serving platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.

Notes

Serve chilled. Best enjoyed the same day for optimal freshness.