Juicy tomatoes, creamy cheese, olives, and basil create an adorable and vibrant appetizer.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 8 round crackers (gluten-free if needed)
02 - 4 oz cream cheese or herbed soft cheese
→ Ladybug Bodies
03 - 16 cherry tomatoes
→ Ladybug Heads & Spots
04 - 8 large pitted black olives, halved
05 - 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds or balsamic glaze
→ Garnish
06 - 16 small fresh basil leaves
# Preparation steps:
01 - Generously spread cream cheese onto each cracker.
02 - Place a basil leaf on top of the cheese on each cracker.
03 - Slice each cherry tomato in half lengthwise.
04 - Position one halved tomato, cut side down, onto each cracker to form the body.
05 - Attach a black olive half to one end of each tomato half to represent the head.
06 - Use a toothpick to dot small spots on the tomato backs with balsamic glaze or press black sesame seeds to mimic spots.
07 - Arrange bites on a serving platter and serve immediately.
