New Year's Eve Pesto Mozzarella Skewers

Pesto mozzarella skewers layer juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy ciliegine mozzarella, and fresh basil on wooden picks. Chill them for at least 20 minutes, then spoon on prepared pesto just before serving.

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Prep Time 10

chilling (20 minutes to 2 hours) 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 115

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the skewers

16 cherry tomatoes rinsed and dried
16 ciliegine mozzarella balls, about 8 ounces, drained
16 basil fresh leaves
16 wooden skewers 6-inch

For the pesto topping

0.33 cup prepared basil pesto

Method

Assemble the skewers

Thread one cherry tomato, one mozzarella ball, and one folded basil leaf onto each wooden skewer.
Arrange the skewers on a platter, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 2 hours.

Add the pesto

Spoon the pesto over the skewers just before serving.

Notes

For the freshest flavor, spoon on the pesto just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free mozzarella and pesto.