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Close-up of fresh Caprese Bites with Pesto, featuring cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and green pesto, held with toothpicks.

Caprese Bites with Pesto

These bites feature cherry tomatoes and mozzarella topped with basil pesto. The pesto adds flavor and visual appeal to this simple appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 20 bites

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g cherry tomatoes
  • 150 g mini mozzarella balls
  • 30 g basil pesto
  • 10 ml olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Halve the cherry tomatoes and scoop out some seeds from each half.
  • Fill each tomato half with one small mozzarella ball.
  • Drizzle the filled tomatoes lightly with olive oil.
  • Top each bite with a small spoon of pesto.
  • Serve the bites immediately or chill them briefly before serving.

Notes

The swirl of pesto instantly elevates these bites—it adds both flavor and visual movement.
By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
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