Peach-Tomato Caprese Tower Stacks
These Peach-Tomato Caprese Tower Stacks are fresh, vibrant, and easy to assemble—a perfect summer appetizer or light meal bursting with flavor!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches sliced
- 4 ripe tomatoes sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Start by washing your peaches, tomatoes, and basil leaves thoroughly under cold water. Slice the peaches and tomatoes evenly to ensure your stacks have a balanced look and texture. Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese into rounds similar in size to the fruit slices for easy layering.
Step 2: Assemble the Towers
- On a serving plate, begin by placing a slice of peach as the base. Follow it with a slice of tomato, then a slice of mozzarella. Add a fresh basil leaf on top of the cheese. Repeat this layering once more, finishing each stack with a basil leaf for a beautiful presentation. You should end up with four elegant towers.
Step 3: Season and Dress
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper over the stacks to enhance the natural flavors. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil over the towers generously but carefully so the layers stay intact. The balsamic vinegar will add a delicious tang while the olive oil lends a silky richness.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
- Serve your Peach-Tomato Caprese Tower Stacks immediately to enjoy the fresh textures and vibrant flavors at their best. These make a fantastic appetizer, side dish, or even a light main course during warm weather.
Notes
- Choose ripe but firm peaches to keep the stacks from falling apart.
- Use high-quality fresh mozzarella for the best creamy flavor.
- Slice all ingredients evenly for neat, attractive towers.
- Chill assembled towers briefly if you prefer them cool, but avoid long chilling to prevent sogginess.
- Try substituting balsamic vinegar with balsamic glaze for a sweeter tang.