Caprese Christmas Tree
This Caprese Christmas Tree is a festive and fresh holiday appetizer made with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil, beautifully arranged to wow your guests. It's light, easy to assemble, and perfect for holiday parties.
Equipment
- Wooden Skewers
- Large Platter
Ingredients
Caprese Tree Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes washed and dried
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella balls bocconcini or ciliegine, drained and patted dry
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/4 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- yellow bell pepper or mozzarella cut into a star shape for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves. Drain and pat dry mozzarella balls.
- On a large platter, arrange skewers by alternating cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls. Layer the skewers in rows, forming a tree shape (wider base, narrower top).
- Place basil leaves in between rows to add green color and enhance the festive look.
- Drizzle the assembled tree with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Top the tree with a star-shaped piece of yellow bell pepper or mozzarella. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can prepare this appetizer up to 6 hours in advance.
- Keep it covered in the fridge and add olive oil and balsamic glaze just before serving.
- If skewers are unavailable, arrange the ingredients in a circular 'wreath' design instead.