Caprese Christmas Wreath
Festive and flavorful Caprese wreath made with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic drizzle—perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings (appetizer) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Drain the mozzarella and pat dry.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
- On a large round platter or board, arrange basil leaves in a wreath shape.
- Alternating evenly, place mozzarella balls and tomato halves around and on top of the basil wreath.
- Drizzle olive oil over the assembled wreath.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the wreath.
- Sprinkle toasted pine nuts over the top if using.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality, ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella for best flavor.
- You can make this ahead of time, but wait to drizzle balsamic until just before serving to keep presentation sharp.
- Feel free to add colored cherry tomatoes (yellow or orange) for extra festive color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of wreath
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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