Caprese Christmas Wreath
A festive Caprese Christmas Wreath, a colorful and flavorful centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 100g baby bocconcini balls, drained
- 250g cherry or grape tomatoes
- 30ml extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare Balsamic Glaze: Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a saucepan, simmer until thickened. Cool.
- Prepare Main Components: Drain bocconcini, wash and dry tomatoes and basil.
- Season Mozzarella and Tomatoes Separately: Drizzle olive oil over mozzarella and season with salt and pepper. Do the same for tomatoes.
- Assemble Wreath Base: Arrange basil leaves in a circle on a platter.
- Place Mozzarella: Distribute seasoned mozzarella on top of basil.
- Add Tomatoes: Tuck seasoned tomatoes among mozzarella and basil.
- Layer and Build Volume: Continue layering basil, mozzarella, and tomatoes.
- Final Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle balsamic glaze over the assembled wreath and add optional garnishes.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning, serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, consider making components in advance. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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