Description
Adorable and Delicious Heart-Shaped Bruschetta for Any Special Occasion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette or Italian bread loaf
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled (for rubbing)
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
- 2–3 ripe Roma tomatoes, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Optional: balsamic glaze, crushed red pepper, mozzarella pearls
Instructions
- Slice baguette into 1/2-inch pieces. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut each slice.
- Brush hearts with olive oil on both sides. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden. Rub warm toast with garlic.
- Mix tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper. Rest 10–15 minutes.
- Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread hearts.
- Add optional balsamic glaze, basil, or mozzarella. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Best served fresh.
- Customize toppings to your preference.
- Can be made ahead of time and assembled just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Heart Shaped Bruschetta, Bruschetta, Appetizer, Italian Recipe