Vibrant bites with cherry tomatoes, creamy cheese, olives, and basil create a colorful, healthy appetizer.
# Ingredient list:
→ Base
01 - 8 gluten-free or regular round crackers
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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Evenly spread a generous layer of cream cheese onto each cracker.
02 - Place one fresh basil leaf on top of the cream cheese on each cracker.
03 - Slice each cherry tomato in half lengthwise.
04 - Place one tomato half, cut side down, onto each cracker to form the ladybug body.
05 - Secure a halved black olive to one end of each tomato half to create the ladybug’s head.
06 - Use a toothpick to dot black sesame seeds or balsamic glaze onto the tomato halves to mimic ladybug spots.
07 - Arrange the finished bites on a serving platter and serve immediately.
