If there's one appetizer that's perfect for nearly any occasion, it's Caprese! Let's make a Christmas Tree Caprese to get festive this Christmas. A fun little twist makes this simple recipe idea just perfect for holiday entertaining or treating the family to. This post may contain affiliate links.

Christmas Tree Caprese is a perfect holiday appetizer.

It just so happens that I'm of more Italian descent than I had originally known. Finally learned how to pronounce Caprese properly, too.

Had no idea I'd been pronouncing it all wrong for as long as I've known what it is.

Google it if you want to know if you've been pronouncing it correctly. Let me know in the comments. 😛

Life can be pretty funny and possibly a bit peculiar, you know.

Christmas Tree Caprese served on a small wooden board with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.

And if my random rambling is a snooze fest, here is my reminder about the "skip to recipe" button at the top of each post for your convenience.

Now on to this twist on an insalata recipe.

FESTIVE CHRISTMAS TREE CAPRESE

Let's make something festive and joyful this holiday. Enter this Caprese Christmas Tree. With simple shortcuts, this can be made in just minutes.

We're relying on store-bought goods from fresh mozzarella salad to balsamic glaze to make this a recipe that everyone can make.

CHRISTMAS TREE CAPRESE INGREDIENTS

There are just a few ingredients needed to make this cute Christmas appetizer.

Caprese in the shape of a Christmas Tree

Here is the list below, but be sure to scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post. You can save and print from there as well.

INGREDIENT LIST

Cherry tomatoes
Marinated fresh mozzarella salad
Fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze
Sea Salt
Fresh mozzarella slice
English cucumber chunk

INSTRUCTIONS to make

Arrange basil leaves on a rectangular serving board or serving platter in the shape of a Christmas tree.

Layer cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls slightly overlapping the basil, filling in the tree shape evenly.

Place a star shaped piece of mozzarella or sliced cheese at the top of the tree.

Add a chunk of cucumber at the bottom to create the tree trunk.

Lightly drizzle balsamic glaze over the tomatoes and mozzarella.

Finish with a light sprinkle of salt, if desired.

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Christmas Tree Caprese on a wooden serving board along with balsamic glaze

If this sounds good to you, I would love if you would add to your Pinterest boards. Thank ya!

Easy Caprese Christmas Tree made with store-bought ingredients to make it a shortcut. Fresh basil, fresh mozzarella salad and cherry tomatoes.

If you love fresh holiday appetizers like this, check out my Christmas Tree Snack Board, too.

BONUS IDEA!

As a fun twist, I also made mini Christmas Tree Caprese plates too! Let me know what you think in the comments.

Caprese Christmas Tree

Prep Time: 6 seconds

Easy Caprese Christmas Tree for holiday entertaining. Simple store-bought ingredients to make it doable for anyone to make. Fresh basil, fresh mozzarella salad and cherry tomatoes.