Recipes

Tomato Basil BellaVitano® Skewers with Brown Sugar Balsamic Glaze

Yield

10-20 Servings

Serving Size

1-2 skewers

Cook & Prep Time

15 minutes

Tomato Basil BellaVitano Skewers with Brown Sugar Balsamic Glaze

This oh-so-easy appetizer is at home on a picnic or as part of an elegant party spread. You can make the glaze a day ahead; store covered in the refrigerator and reheat in a microwave a few seconds at a time until desired consistency. The skewers can be assembled up to an hour ahead of serving; store covered in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

Sartori® Cheese

Tomato Basil BellaVitano®


¼ cup balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 Pinch salt

5 slices (about 4 oz. total) prosciutto

20 mixed color cherry tomatoes

20 Fresh basil leaves

1 5.3 oz wedge Tomato BellaVitano , cut into 20 bite sized pieces

20 (3 to 4-inch) wooden skewers

Directions

Step 1

To prepare glaze, combine vinegar, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat to low and simmer 1 minute or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; transfer to a small heatproof bowl and cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Tear or slice each piece of prosciutto into 4 lengthwise strips.

Step 3

Thread each skewer with 1 piece prosciutto, 1 tomato, 1 basil leaf, 1 piece cheese. Serve drizzled with glaze.