Caprese Skewers with Pesto (Printable Version)

Bright skewers of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil paired with flavorful pesto for easy serving.

# 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

# Directions:

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 food 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 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Fresh, vibrant flavors that celebrate quality ingredients
  • Perfect for parties, picnics, and summer gatherings
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free
  • Easy to customize with different variations
  • Impressive presentation that looks gourmet but is simple to make
02 -
  • Use a food processor for smooth, evenly blended pesto
  • Drain mozzarella balls well and pat dry to prevent watery skewers
  • Keep all ingredients at room temperature for the best flavor
  • Make extra pesto and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week
  • If wooden skewers are sharp, trim the pointed ends for safer serving
  • Arrange skewers in a circular pattern on the platter for an elegant presentation
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