Christmas Candy Cane Caprese Board
Festive candy cane Caprese board Quick Christmas appetizer w mozzarella tomato basil arranged like a candy cane Perfect holiday tech
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g cherry tomatoes, preferably a mix of red and yellow
- 250g small mozzarella balls (bocconcini), drained
- Fresh basil leaves, a generous bunch
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Give the cherry tomatoes a good wash and pat them dry. Drain the mozzarella balls and gently pat them dry with kitchen paper.
- On a large serving board or platter, start arranging the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls in alternating colors to form a candy cane shape. Start with a curved ‘hook’ at the top and then extend the stripe down the board.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves in between the tomatoes and mozzarella, adding pops of green throughout the candy cane.
- Drizzle the entire candy cane with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. Be careful not to overdo the balsamic glaze – a little goes a long way!
- Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.