Bite-sized snacks with cherry tomatoes, olives, and basil, ideal for light and fun picnic treats.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 12 round whole grain crackers
02 - 6 tablespoons softened cream cheese
→ Topping
03 - 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 12 black olives, pitted and halved lengthwise
05 - 24 small fresh basil leaves
→ Decoration
06 - 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or thick balsamic reduction
07 - 12 small edible black sesame seeds (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Spread approximately ½ tablespoon of softened cream cheese evenly onto each cracker.
02 - Place a fresh basil leaf on top of the cream cheese, allowing the tip to extend beyond the edge of the cracker.
03 - Position a halved cherry tomato, cut side down, on each cracker to represent the ladybug's body.
04 - Set half a pitted black olive at the end of each tomato half to resemble the ladybug's head.
05 - Dot tiny spots of balsamic glaze onto each tomato half using a toothpick or small piping bag to mimic ladybug markings.
06 - Optionally place a black sesame seed at the front of the olive to form a nose detail.
07 - Arrange the finished pieces on a platter and serve immediately to maintain crispness.
