CHRISTMAS CAPRESE APPETIZER
This CHRISTMAS CAPRESE APPETIZER is a super easy and festive way to serve mozzarella, tomato and basil at your holiday feasts and parties.
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Caprese is a combination of fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil and sometimes a drizzle of balsamic. When arranged in the candy cane shape it is the perfect appetizer to serve around the holidays.
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CHRISTMAS CAPRESE APPETIZER
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced (about 10 slices)
- 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes sliced
- ½ tsp basil dried (optional)
- 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar glaze for drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Small bagel crisps/chips or bread for serving
Instructions
- Carefully slice tomatoes into about ¼” thick slices.
- Create similar size slices as well with the fresh mozzarella if not pre-sliced.
- On a cutting board of your choice, layer your tomatoes and mozzarella slices one after another into the shape of a candy cane.
- Lightly sprinkle dried basil over the entire candy cane (optional).
- Fill two small bowls with balsamic vinegar and crisps/bread.
- Use the fresh basil to garnish your board, then set your small bowls on the board as well, towards the bottom of the candy cane.
Notes
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