Caprese Skewers Pesto Drizzle (Printable)

Vibrant skewers of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil finished with a zesty pesto drizzle.

# 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

# Cooking Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes with no cooking required.
  • Fresh and wholesome ingredients highlight authentic Italian flavors.
  • Perfect for entertaining as a bite-sized appetizer that's both elegant and crowd-pleasing.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, fitting a variety of dietary needs.
02 -
  • Use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best sweetness and juiciness.
  • Pulse the pesto ingredients gradually to avoid over-processing and retain texture.
  • If possible, prepare pesto with high-quality extra virgin olive oil for richer flavor.
  • Toast pine nuts lightly before blending to enhance their nutty aroma.
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