Bite-sized crackers topped with cream cheese, cherry tomatoes, olives, and basil for a fun, colorful snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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)
# Directions:
01 - Apply approximately 1/2 tablespoon of softened cream cheese evenly onto each cracker.
02 - Place a fresh basil leaf atop the cream cheese on each cracker, allowing the tip to extend beyond the edge.
03 - Set a halved cherry tomato, cut side down, onto each cracker to represent the ladybug's body.
04 - Place half a black olive at the end of each tomato half to form the ladybug's head.
05 - Using a toothpick or small piping bag, create small dots of balsamic glaze on the tomato halves to mimic ladybug spots.
06 - Optionally, position a small black sesame seed at the front of each olive to simulate a nose.
07 - Arrange finished pieces on a serving platter and serve immediately to preserve cracker crispness.
