Caprese Skewers Pesto Drizzle (Printable Version)

Juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella paired with fresh basil and zesty pesto for summer gatherings.

# What You 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Thread one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, and one basil leaf onto each skewer in sequence. Arrange the assembled 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 generously over the assembled skewers immediately before serving to maintain freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required
  • Perfect for entertaining—elegant presentation with minimal effort
  • Fresh, vibrant flavors that celebrate quality ingredients
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free
  • Can be assembled ahead for stress-free hosting
02 -
  • Toast the pine nuts lightly before blending for a deeper, nuttier pesto flavor
  • Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best-tasting pesto
  • If your pesto is too thick, thin it with a tablespoon of warm water
  • Thread ingredients in the same order on each skewer for a professional, uniform appearance
  • Keep wooden skewers soaked in water for 10 minutes if you plan to grill the assembled skewers for a warm variation
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