No Bake Caprese Crostata

5 from 2 votes

This No-Bake Caprese Crostata combines a crisp buttery crust with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil for an easy Italian-inspired appetizer. Perfect for summer entertaining, lunch, or a light no-bake meal.

Prep Time30

Cook Time0

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dishes

Cuisine: American/Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 392kcal

Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

FOR THE BASE

2¼ cups crumbs (cracker / taralli)
½ cup butter (melted)

FOR THE FILLING

7 ounces mozzarella chopped 200g
15-20 grape or cherry tomatoes halved
2-3 pinches salt
10-15 fresh basil leaves chopped
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
¼-½ teaspoon oregano
⅔ cup basil pesto 150g

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

FOR THE BASE

Spray or grease and flour an 8-9 inch / 20-23 cm crostata / tart pan.
In a medium bowl mix together the crumbs and melted butter. Spread on the bottom and edges of the prepared pan. Chill while making the filling.

FOR THE FILLING

In a medium/large bowl toss together the chopped mozzarella, tomatoes, salt, chopped basil, oregano and olive oil.
Remove the base from the fridge and spread the basil pesto on the bottom, top with the tomato mixture. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving. Serve with fresh basil. Enjoy!

Notes

Best served fresh. For the best texture and flavor, enjoy the crostata the same day, before the tomatoes and mozzarella release too much moisture.

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