Description
Festive holiday magic sparkles in this Christmas Bruschetta Wreath, blending Italian tradition with seasonal cheer. Crisp bread rounds adorned with colorful ingredients create a mouthwatering centerpiece you’ll love serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 clove garlic, for rubbing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish and Optional Toppings:
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
- Optional: Grated Parmesan or fresh mozzarella pearls
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lay baguette slices flat on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Crisp the bread for 5-7 minutes until edges turn golden and surfaces become lightly toasted.
- Immediately rub each warm slice with a halved garlic clove, pressing gently to transfer aromatic essence into the bread.
- Prepare the tomato mixture by combining diced tomatoes, finely chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, and extra virgin olive oil in a medium bowl.
- Season the tomato mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring gently to incorporate flavors.
- Allow the tomato mixture to rest for 10 minutes, enabling ingredients to meld and develop a rich, harmonious taste.
- Create a circular wreath pattern on a round serving platter by carefully arranging the toasted baguette slices.
- Delicately spoon the fragrant tomato mixture onto each bread slice, ensuring some crisp bread edges remain visible.
- Decorate the bruschetta wreath with delicate fresh rosemary sprigs to enhance the festive holiday presentation.
- Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese or scatter small mozzarella pearls over the top for additional richness.
- Serve immediately to preserve the crisp texture and vibrant flavors of the Christmas bruschetta wreath.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes for the best bruschetta flavor, ensuring they’re not too watery or mushy.
- Slice baguette at a slight angle to create larger, more elegant surfaces for topping.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or oregano to add unique seasonal twists to the classic recipe.
- For a gluten-free option, swap baguette slices with roasted sweet potato rounds or zucchini chips for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg