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Easy Fresh Garden Cherry Tomato Burrata Caprese Skewers

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These Fresh Garden Cherry Tomato and Burrata Caprese Skewers are a quick, no-cook appetizer that combines sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata, and fresh basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil. Perfect for summer gatherings, they come together in under 15 minutes and are always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 300g), preferably from a garden or farmer’s market
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese (225g), at room temperature
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves (about 20 large leaves), washed and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (30ml), store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (15ml), good quality
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt, like Maldon or fleur de sel
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 8–10 short wooden skewers (about 6 inches long)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tomatoes (5 minutes): Wash the cherry tomatoes under cool water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. They need to be completely dry so the balsamic glaze sticks. If any tomatoes have stems, gently twist them off. For larger cherry tomatoes, cut them in half crosswise—this creates a flat surface for stacking.
  2. Prepare the burrata (2 minutes): Remove the burrata from its packaging and place it on a cutting board. Gently pat it dry with paper towels. Cut the burrata into 1-inch cubes—you should get about 16 pieces from an 8-ounce ball. The texture should be soft and slightly yielding, but not runny. If it’s too soft to cut, pop it in the freezer for 5 minutes.
  3. Prepare the basil (3 minutes): Wash the basil leaves and spin them dry in a salad spinner or pat them gently with paper towels. Select the largest, most perfect leaves—about 20 of them. If the leaves are small, you’ll use two per skewer. The leaves should be bright green and fragrant, not wilted or bruised.
  4. Assemble the skewers (10 minutes): Take a wooden skewer and thread one cherry tomato onto it, pushing it about halfway up. Then add a basil leaf, folding it slightly if needed, followed by a cube of burrata. Finish with another cherry tomato. The order should be: tomato, basil, burrata, tomato. Repeat with remaining skewers. You should get about 10 skewers total. The tomatoes should be snug but not squished—you want them to hold everything together without bursting.
  5. Arrange and dress (3 minutes): Place the assembled skewers on a serving platter in a single layer, not overlapping. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the top using a pastry brush or a spoon. Then drizzle the balsamic glaze in a zigzag pattern—don’t drown them, just a light coating. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately (0 minutes): These skewers are best served right away while the burrata is still cool and creamy. If you need to make them ahead, assemble everything except the dressing and refrigerate for up to 2 hours, then add the oil and glaze just before serving.

Notes

Burrata should be at room temperature for best texture—take it out of the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before assembling. If burrata is too soft to cube cleanly, use unflavored dental floss to cut it. For best results, assemble skewers no more than 30 minutes before serving to prevent tomatoes from releasing moisture and basil from wilting. If making ahead, prep ingredients separately and assemble just before serving. For a grilled version, grill skewers over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side and add fresh basil after grilling.

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