Description
Celebrate the holidays with a stunning Caprese Christmas Wreath, featuring fresh mozzarella, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, all beautifully arranged in a wreath shape. Drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil, this appetizer is not only visually appealing but also bursts with flavor, making it a perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a festive favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bite-sized)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by arranging the fresh basil leaves in a circle on a large serving platter.
- Tuck the mozzarella balls between the basil leaves, mixing sizes for texture.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes around the mozzarella for color.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the wreath.
- Season with salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- Serve immediately with toothpicks or skewers for easy enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wreath piece (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg