These easy prosciutto caprese skewers are the perfect finger food for sharing with friends and serving at dinner parties! It's a tasty appetizer for any occasion, quick to make, and incredibly delicious!
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If you love caprese-inspired recipes, try this easy caprese crostini recipe and caprese pasta salad! Also check out my other caprese skewer recipes including these tortellini caprese skewers and these salami caprese skewers too!
These caprese bites are my #1 go-to snack when I'm asked to bring something to a friend's place or host at my house because they're so easy and quick to make with just four ingredients I can easily grab at any grocery store. When I'm in a rush, these little bites make hosting stress-free and rewarding!
Everyone loves them because they're bite-size, so cute, and extremely delicious!
The best part? Basic ingredients! The ingredients to make these caprese skewers will be at any grocery store. Cup of Flour always guarantees that the ingredients in every recipe on our website will be accessible to you! Learn more about Cup of Flour on the About page!
Why you'll love this recipe
- Easy: You only need four ingredients to make them!
- Quick: These will be ready in just one simple step and in less than 10 minutes!
- Bite Size: Everyone loves bite-size snacks, especially when you're snacking in front of a crowd! People love the size of these and how easy they are to handle.
Recipe Ingredients
- Cherry Tomatoes: the cherry tomatoes add a bright and fresh flavour and taste extra delicious when they're in season in the summer and fall! I also love how cute they look on the toothpicks lol!
- Fresh Basil: the basil adds fresh flavour and a pretty pop of colour!
- Mozzarella Balls: this recipe uses boccaccini mozzarella balls, but any cheese works! I've made these with cubed cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda before too!
- Prosciutto: the prosciutto is incredibly delicious and adds a salty component that compliments the other ingredients on the skewers!
- Salt: a little salt goes a long way in enhancing the overall flavour of the skewers,
- Balsamic Vinegar (Optional): sometimes I like to drizzle some balsamic glaze over the skewers for aesthetics and a pop of flavour.
See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements.
Alternative Ingredients
One of the things I love most about cheese and meat skewers is how creative you can be with them! Oftentimes, you already have plenty of ingredients in the fridge and can whip these up quickly and end up with a different version of skewer that always taste delicious!
- Meats: Consider adding more meat to the skewers or swapping the prosciutto with something else! I've made these with salami before (check out my salami caprese skewers), and they would also taste delicious with spicy salami, turkey, ham, etc.!
- Cheeses: Add more cheese like cheddar, gouda, etc. or substitute the boccacini balls with them!
- Olives: These skewers would taste delicious with the addition of green or black olives. Some of my favourites to add are blue cheese filled green olives and kalamata olives!
- Pickles: Some sweet or garlic flavoured baby pickles would also go great on these skewers!
Instructions
- Assemble: Thread a tomato, basil leaf, mozzarella ball, and half a slice of prosciutto onto a toothpick and garnish with flakey salt. Repeat these steps for each toothpick and drizzle with optional balsamic vinegar.
Storage and Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can. They hold up great in the fridge overnight.
I like to drizzle them with some balsamic glaze and a sprinkle of flakey salt.
They will last up to 1 week in the fridge.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Prosciutto Caprese Skewers
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10
Description
This easy prosciutto caprese skewers recipe is the perfect appetizer for dinner parties!
Ingredients
- Toothpicks: 10
- Cherry Tomatoes: 10
- Fresh Basil Leaves: 10 pieces
- Mozzarella/Boccaccini Balls: 10
- Prosciutto: 5 slices
- Flakey Salt: ¼ tsp
- Balsamic Vinegar: Optional for Drizzling
Instructions
- Assemble: Thread a tomato, basil leaf, mozzarella ball, and half a slice of prosciutto onto a toothpick and garnish with flakey salt. Repeat these steps for each toothpick and drizzle with optional balsamic vinegar.
Notes
You may not need all of the prosciutto, depending on how much room you have on the toothpick.
Instead of boccaccini balls, you can cut regular brick mozzarella into 10 small cubes.
You may choose to omit the prosciutto if preferred.
Nutrition facts are for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any errors. We have tested the recipe for accuracy, but your results may vary. Please note that this is not medical or nutrition advice. Seek advice from a licensed professional if you need advice. We are not liable for any damages caused by your use of this content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: assemble
- Cuisine: italian
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