Description
This Simple Christmas Bruschetta Wreath is the perfect festive appetizer featuring juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, creamy cheese, and crispy baguette slices.
Ingredients
4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 garlic clove, for rubbing
Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
1/2 cup soft white cheese (ricotta, cream cheese, or mozzarella pearls)
Optional: Grated Parmesan
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5–7 minutes until golden.
2. Rub each warm slice with the cut side of a garlic clove.
3. Combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rest for 10 minutes.
4. Arrange toasted baguette slices in a circular wreath shape.
5. Top with tomato mixture and small dollops of cheese. Garnish with rosemary and drizzle olive oil before serving.
Notes
Best served fresh. For make-ahead, keep tomato mixture chilled and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg