Name: Mini Italian Caprese Skewers
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 slices prosciutto (cut in half (or 8 whole slices if they’re small)); 8 cherry or grape tomatoes; 8 fresh mozzarella pearls; 8 fresh basil leaves; Balsamic glaze (for drizzling); Fresh dill (for garnish (optional)); 8 small skewers or toothpicks

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These Mini Italian Caprese Skewers make putting out an appetizer almost too easy. Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and prosciutto come together in about 5 minutes, with a drizzle of balsamic glaze to finish. No cooking, no fuss—just a simple bite to serve while everyone settles in.

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

Serves: 8 (1 skewer per serving)
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

4 slices prosciutto, cut in half (or 8 whole slices if they’re small)
8 cherry or grape tomatoes
8 fresh mozzarella pearls
8 fresh basil leavesBalsamic glaze, for drizzling
Fresh dill, for garnish (optional)
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: Cut the 4 slices of prosciutto in half to make 8 pieces. If using 8 small slices, leave them whole.

Step 2: Thread one tomato, one mozzarella pearl, one basil leaf, and one folded piece of prosciutto onto each skewer or toothpick. Repeat to make 8 skewers.

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

Step 3: Arrange the skewers on a platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh dill, if using. Serve and enjoy!

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions

For a sweet and savory variation, replace the tomatoes with bite-sized pieces of honeydew or cantaloupe.
We used 4 slices of Del Duca sliced prosciutto, cut in half. Adjust the amount depending on the size of your slices.
Making these for a crowd? Double or triple the ingredients for a larger platter.

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Mini Italian Caprese Skewers

These Mini Italian Caprese Skewers combine cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and prosciutto with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. An easy, no-cook appetizer ready in just 5 minutes!

Tara

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Ingredients

4 slices prosciutto cut in half (or 8 whole slices if they’re small)
8 cherry or grape tomatoes
8 fresh mozzarella pearls
8 fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
8 small skewers or toothpicks

Instructions

Cut the 4 slices of prosciutto in half, making 8 pieces. If using 8 small slices, leave them whole.
Thread one tomato, one mozzarella pearl, one basil leaf, and one folded piece of prosciutto onto each skewer or toothpick. Repeat to make 8 skewers.
Arrange the skewers on a platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh dill, if using. Serve and enjoy!