Caprese Pops

Wash and pat dry the fresh basil leaves. Then wrap them in a damp paper towel so they do not dry out. Next, slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

In order to get the nice circular pieces of mozzarella, slice the mozzarella ½ inch thick then cut the slices with the back end of a pastry tip (or any small circular cutter that is about the same size as your tomatoes).

Then take a wooden skewer and slide a basil leaf onto it. Then slide one side of a halved cherry tomato up against the basil. Then slide a piece of the circular mozzarella cheese and the remaining half of the cherry tomato onto the end. Repeat making additional skewers, until all ingredients have been used.

Refrigerate immediately. Before serving, drizzle aged balsamic vinegar over the pops and add a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper.