Christmas Caprese Snowman Skewers are a fun, fresh, and festive appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and simple vegetable details, these adorable snowman skewers come together quickly with no cooking required. They bring classic Caprese flavors into a playful presentation that both kids and adults love, making them an easy crowd-pleaser for parties, potlucks, and Christmas spreads.
Ingredients
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 12 small fresh mozzarella balls (about 1 inch each)
- 12 pitted black olives
- 1 small carrot, cut into tiny triangle pieces (for noses)
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 12 short wooden skewers or cocktail sticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- Slice a very thin piece off the bottom of each tomato so it sits flat.
- Slide one cherry tomato onto a skewer, followed by a basil leaf.
- Add a mozzarella ball on top of the basil.
- Finish with a second cherry tomato to form the snowman’s head.
- Press a small carrot triangle into the top tomato to create the nose.
- Use small pieces of black olive to form eyes on the tomato.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients until all skewers are assembled.
- Arrange the snowman skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season gently with salt and black pepper just before serving.
Recipe Info
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 12 skewers
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Course: Appetizer
Tips & Variations
- Choose firm, round tomatoes so the snowmen hold their shape.
- Add an extra basil leaf under the mozzarella to look like a scarf.
- Serve chilled, but not ice-cold, for the best flavor.
- Swap balsamic glaze for pesto drizzle if preferred.
- For kids, remove skewers before serving and arrange pieces flat.
Approximate Nutrition
(Per skewer—estimate)
- Calories: ~55
- Protein: ~3 g
- Carbohydrates: ~4 g
- Fat: ~4 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
Ingredients
Method
- Wash and thoroughly dry the cherry tomatoes and basil leaves.
- Slice a very thin piece off the bottom of each tomato so it sits flat.
- Slide one cherry tomato onto a skewer, followed by a basil leaf.
- Add a mozzarella ball on top of the basil.
- Finish with a second cherry tomato to form the snowman’s head.
- Press a small carrot triangle into the top tomato to create the nose.
- Use small pieces of black olive to form eyes on the tomato.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients until all skewers are assembled.
- Arrange the snowman skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season gently with salt and black pepper just before serving.
Notes
- Protein: ~3 g
- Carbohydrates: ~4 g
- Fat: ~4 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
FAQs
- Can these be made ahead of time?
Yes, assemble up to 30 minutes before serving and refrigerate lightly covered. - Can I use grape tomatoes?
Yes, as long as they are firm and evenly sized. - Are these vegetarian?
Yes, they are naturally vegetarian. - How should leftovers be stored?
Store covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within one day.
