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:
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.
Arrange fresh basil leaves and place a small serving bowl with 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze on the platter.
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.
I made the Candy Cane Caprese Board for our Christmas party, and it was a hit! The kids loved helping arrange the mozzarella and tomatoes in the candy cane shape. It was super easy to prepare and looked so festive on the table. I'll definitely be making this again next year!
So easy, so fun!
I made this board for our holiday get-together, and everyone loved it! So simple yet so impressive, perfect for lazy cooks like me.
I made this for our holiday party! So easy, looks fancy, and everyone loved it. Totally a keeper!
Great! I made this for my friends at a holiday gathering and they were all impressed. The colors were so festive and it was super easy to put together. A perfect addition to my party spread!
This Candy Cane Caprese Board was super easy to whip up. Loved how it wowed my fam at Xmas.
So easy, delicious!
Delicious!
