Caprese Christmas Wreath

Name: Caprese Christmas Wreath
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 12 oz grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes); 10 oz cherry-sized bocconcini (mozzarella balls); 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 -4 teaspoons dried Italian herbs; 1 handful fresh basil leaves (shredded, to garnish); 1 pinch flaked sea salt (to season); 1 pinch ground pepper

Caprese Christmas Wreath is a festive and healthy appetizer for your Christmas table!

⏱ 5 min 🔨 Prep 5min 📊 Easy 🍽 12 servings 👁 4

Ingredients

12 servings

1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp brown sugar
12 oz grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)
10 oz cherry-sized bocconcini (mozzarella balls)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 -4 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
1 handful fresh basil leaves (shredded, to garnish)
1 pinch flaked sea salt (to season)
1 pinch ground pepper

Instructions

Combine the vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook while stirring over low heat for 4-5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to medium setting and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until reduced by one-third and thickened like syrup.
Wash and dry the tomatoes. Arrange them in a circle on a large serving plate or round platter. Drain the mozzarella balls and arrange between the tomatoes.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with the Italian herbs, salt and pepper. Toss the tomatoes and bocconcini through the oil with a spoon.
Garnish with the fresh shredded basil.
To serve, place the bowl of balsamic glaze in the centre of the wreath. Arrange toothpicks around and underneath the tomato and cheese balls, with the sharp ends toward the middle of the plate.

Nutrition per serving

126kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$2280.00

Per Serving
$190.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$4560.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (89% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
balsamic vinegar	0.5 cups	$47.00
brown sugar	3 tbsp	$6.00
grape tomatoes	12 oz	$174.00
cherry-sized bocconcini	10 oz	-
olive oil	2 tbsp	$42.00
-4 teaspoons dried Italian herbs	3	$363.00
handful fresh basil leaves	1	$1186.00
pinch flaked sea salt	1	$20.00
pinch ground pepper	1	$442.00