Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces (340 g) fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • 1 pint (300 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) balsamic reduction
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 12 skewers or toothpicks

Instructions:

  1. Assemble all ingredients and equipment on your work surface.
  2. Rinse and dry basil leaves; set aside. Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
  3. Thread a halved cherry tomato onto a skewer. Add a fresh basil leaf, followed by a mozzarella ball. Top with another basil leaf and a final halved tomato, securing everything together.
  4. Arrange assembled bites on a serving platter. Drizzle balsamic reduction over the bites. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Enjoy fresh for the best flavor.