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Caprese skewers with mozzarella & tomatoes – a simple summer snack

Caprese in snack form: These little skewers with tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil are not only pretty to look at, but also super quick to make. Perfect as light finger food, for a summer buffet, or simply as a Mediterranean snack between meals – fresh, aromatic, and always a hit.

Caprese-Spieße mit Mozzarella & Tomaten – einfacher Sommer-Snack

Ingredients (for 20 pieces):

40 mini mozzarella balls (approx. 300 g)
20 small, date-shaped vine tomatoes (approx. 400 g)
3 cloves of garlic
2 – 3 small organic lemons
2 large bunches of basil (or 2 pots of basil)
4 tbsp olive oil
Fleur de Sel, freshly ground pepper

Time required: approx. 25 minutes

Here’s how to prepare it:

Drain the mozzarella balls in a sieve. Wash the tomatoes, cut them into thirds crosswise, and thread them onto the skewers, alternating with the cheese balls. Place the finished skewers on a large platter, cover tightly, and refrigerate until ready to serve (but no longer than 2-3 hours).

For the gremolata, peel the garlic and slice it into wafer-thin slices. Wash the lemons in hot water, dry them, and peel the peel thinly. Cut the lemon zest into fine strips. Pluck the basil leaves from the stems and also cut them into fine strips. Mix everything together and chop very finely with a large, heavy kitchen knife. Transfer the gremolata to a tightly sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Just before serving, drizzle the Caprese skewers with oil and season with a little salt and pepper. Season the basil gremolata with salt and pepper and sprinkle over the skewers. Transfer the remaining gremolata to a small bowl so you can season the skewers as desired.

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The content of this article is from the book:

Christina Kempe
Finger food
144 pages, full-length volume, 103 color photos
€/D 14.95 / €/A 15.40 / sFr 21.90
ISBN 978-3-440-13005-6
Kosmos Publishing, Stuttgart

Crispy, creamy, savory, or sweet, for dipping, spooning, or eating straight from hand to mouth—no one can resist delicious snacks. In her book, "Finger Food," Christina Kempe has compiled 60 special recipes for every occasion: small delicacies to accompany wine, exotic treats to round off a holiday with friends, or a tapas mix for a large party buffet. In addition to each recipe, there are simple and sophisticated ideas for serving and decorating that will make your mouth water just by looking at them.

Caprese skewers with mozzarella & tomatoes – a simple summer snack

Ingredients (for 20 pieces):

Here’s how to prepare it:

The content of this article is from the book:

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