Name: Candy Cane Caprese Board
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: Mozzarella 16-oz (about 11-12 slices); Tomatoes 3; Balsamic glaze 2 tbsp; Sea salt; Olive oil; Basil; Baguette

Ingredients

Adjust Servings:

16-oz (about 11-12 slices) Mozzarella

3 Tomatoes

2 tbsp Balsamic glaze

For sprinkling:

Sea salt

For drizzling:

Olive oil

For garnish:

Basil

Baguette

Cuisine:

Candy Cane Caprese Board recipe

Candy Cane Caprese Board is a fun appetizer idea for a Christmas party and if you want to get creative without too much fuss. Made with just a few simple ingredients plus mozzarella cheese and fresh basil, this recipe comes together in a snap and will still impress your guests. Plus, it makes a beautiful centerpiece on your party table.

Layer fresh mozzarella slices and juicy tomatoes to form a candy cane shape on a wood board or serving platter. Serve garnished with fresh basil leaves, a splash of extra-virgin olive oil, drizzles of balsamic glaze, and deliciously toasted baguette slices. To finish things off, sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Enjoy!

To make the Candy Cane Caprese Board, you will need the following ingredients:

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Steps to make Candy Cane Caprese Board

1

Arrange mozzarella and tomato slices

3

Starting at the top end of the candy cane shape, place a slice of mozzarella on a platter, then add a slice of tomato on top. Keep alternating slices of mozzarella and tomato until you have a big candy cane shape.
2

Add basil and balsamic glaze

2

Arrange fresh basil leaves and place a small serving bowl with 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze on the platter.
3

Serve

When ready to serve, drizzle the mozzarella and tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with toasted baguette slices, additional olive oil, and sea salt.

Add a fun and festive touch to your party table with this Candy Cane Caprese Board! Give this simple and delicious recipe a try soon, and please come back to leave a comment below.

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Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

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Candy Cane Caprese Board

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Arrange mozzarella and tomato slices

Add basil and balsamic glaze

Serve

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