Name: Mini Italian Caprese Skewers
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4-8 prosciutto slices; 8 cherry or grape tomatoes; 8 fresh mozzarella pearls ((8 mini mozzarella pearls)); 8 fresh basil leaves; balsamic glaze; 8 small skewers or toothpicks

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Impress your guests with these vibrant Mini Italian Caprese Skewers. Featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and prosciutto all drizzled with balsamic glaze—these bite-sized appetizers are ready in 5 minutes and are perfect for any gathering!

Fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, and prosciutto skewers drizzled with balsamic glaze on white background.

Serves: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

4 slices Prosciutto (cut in half) or 8 whole slices (depending on slice size)
8 cherry or grape tomatoes
fresh mozzarella pearls (8 pearls)
8 fresh basil leaves
balsamic glaze
fresh dill
8 small skewers or toothpicks

A close-up of toothpicks —cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil leaves, and prosciutto —on parchment paper in a basket.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Slice each of the four prosciutto pieces in half to make 8 mini slices.

Step 2: To assemble, thread a tomato, a mozzarella pearl, a basil leaf, and a folded slice of prosciutto onto a skewer. Continue this process with the remaining ingredients until all are used.

A close-up of colorful antipasto skewers including cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil leaves, and prosciutto, on parchment paper.

Step 3: Arrange the skewers or the toothpicks on a platter. If you like, drizzle them with balsamic glaze and sprinkle fresh dill on top. These are perfect for a quick appetizer or to serve at gatherings!

🍋 Simply Made Tips…

Consider substituting tomatoes with honeydew or cantaloupe melon for a different flavor twist.
I used four slices of (Del Duca Sliced Prosciutto) for this recipe, with six slices equaling one ounce.

🍅 Before You Go…

These skewers are an easy addition to almost any menu. Browse our easy appetizer ideas for more simple recipes that are perfect for entertaining.

Mini Italian Caprese Skewers

Impress your guests with these Mini Italian Caprese Skewers. Featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and prosciutto, all drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Tara

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Ingredients

4-8 prosciutto slices (Four slices of prosciutto, cut in half, or eight whole slices of prosciutto- depending on the size of each slice)
8 cherry or grape tomatoes
8 fresh mozzarella pearls (8 mini mozzarella pearls)
8 fresh basil leaves
balsamic glaze
8 small skewers or toothpicks

Instructions

Slice each of the four prosciutto pieces in half to make 8 mini slices.
To assemble, thread a tomato, a mozzarella pearl, a basil leaf, and a folded slice of prosciutto onto a skewer. Continue this process with the remaining ingredients until all are used.
Arrange the skewers or the toothpicks on a platter. If you like, drizzle them with balsamic glaze and sprinkle fresh dill on top. These are perfect for a quick appetizer or to serve at gatherings!