Ingredients:

  • 24 Fresh Mozzarella Pearls (Ciliegine)
  • 24 Large Grape Tomatoes
  • 24 Large Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 0.25 cup Balsamic Glaze
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Flaky Sea Salt (Maldon)
  • 0.5 tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Drain the mozzarella pearls and place them on a double layer of paper towels. Pat them thoroughly dry to ensure the oil and glaze adhere to the cheese.
  2. Thread one grape tomato onto a 4-inch bamboo skewer, followed by a basil leaf folded in half, and finally one mozzarella pearl. The cheese acts as a stable base.
  3. Arrange the skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil followed by the thick balsamic glaze using a squeeze bottle for precision.
  4. Finish by sprinkling flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper over the skewers immediately before serving to maintain the structural integrity of the tomatoes.