Halloween Caprese Skewers (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese
01 -
250 g Ciligiene mozzarella balls, drained
→ Produce
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24 cherry tomatoes
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24 fresh basil leaves
→ Dressings
04 -
30 ml balsamic vinegar
05 -
30 ml extra virgin olive oil
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly oil silicone skull molds to prevent sticking.
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Drain mozzarella balls thoroughly while the oven preheats to remove excess liquid.
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Place one mozzarella ball into each skull mold. Arrange molds on a baking tray for stability and bake for 6 to 8 minutes to soften.
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Using folded paper towels, press each softened mozzarella ball firmly into the mold, absorbing released moisture and ensuring detailed skull shapes.
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Refrigerate molds for at least 10 minutes to set the mozzarella skulls.
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Gently release the mozzarella skulls from the molds by pressing from the outside.
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Thread a mozzarella skull, a basil leaf, and a cherry tomato in that order onto bamboo picks.
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Whisk together balsamic vinegar and olive oil to create a dressing.
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Lightly drizzle the balsamic dressing over the assembled skewers before serving. Optionally, serve dressing on the side for dipping.
# Helpful Notes:
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Use silicone molds suitable for baking and refrigeration to shape mozzarella into skulls.
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These skewers are best served chilled and prepared shortly before serving to maintain freshness.
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Ciligiene mozzarella balls offer an ideal size between pearl mozzarella and Bocconcini for molding.