Caprese Christmas Wreath
Caprese Christmas Wreath is a festive and healthy appetizer for your Christmas table!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 12 ounces grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)
- 10 ounces cherry-sized bocconcini (mozzarella balls)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3-4 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves (shredded, to garnish)
- 1 pinch flaked sea salt (to season)
- 1 pinch ground pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook while stirring over low heat for 4-5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to medium setting and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until reduced by one-third and thickened like syrup.
- 2
Wash and dry the tomatoes. Arrange them in a circle on a large serving plate or round platter. Drain the mozzarella balls and arrange between the tomatoes.
- 3
Drizzle with olive oil and season with the Italian herbs, salt and pepper. Toss the tomatoes and bocconcini through the oil with a spoon.
- 4
Garnish with the fresh shredded basil.
- 5
To serve, place the bowl of balsamic glaze in the centre of the wreath. Arrange toothpicks around and underneath the tomato and cheese balls, with the sharp ends toward the middle of the plate.