Caprese Skewers with Pesto (Printable)

Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil combined with a vibrant pesto topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Skewers

01 - 12 cherry tomatoes
02 - 12 mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
03 - 12 fresh basil leaves
04 - 12 small wooden or bamboo skewers

→ Pesto Drizzle

05 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
06 - 2 tablespoons pine nuts
07 - 1 small garlic clove
08 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Method:

01 - Thread one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, and one basil leaf onto each skewer in sequence. Arrange completed skewers on a serving platter.
02 - In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic clove, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until ingredients are finely chopped.
03 - With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
04 - Drizzle the prepared pesto over the assembled skewers immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Perfect make-ahead appetizer for entertaining
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free
  • Beautiful presentation that impresses guests
  • Fresh, light flavors ideal for warm weather
  • Homemade pesto adds gourmet touch
02 -
  • Toast pine nuts lightly before making pesto for enhanced nutty flavor
  • Bring mozzarella to room temperature 20 minutes before serving for best flavor
  • Use a squeeze bottle for neat, professional pesto drizzling
  • Make extra pesto—it's delicious on pasta, sandwiches, or grilled vegetables
  • If basil leaves are large, fold them before threading onto skewers
  • Store leftover pesto with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning
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