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Tomato Garlic Tulip Crostini

Cherry Tomato Tulip Crostini are a fresh, fun appetizer made with garlic toast, cherry tomatoes, chives, and basil to resemble a spring bouquet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Tulips
  • 1 pint Cherry or grape tomatoes ovel shape works best
  • Fresh chives
  • Fresh basil leaves small works best
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Balsamic glaze optional
For Crostini Base
  • 1 French Baguette
  • ½ cup Store-bought garlic spread check your store's deli or prepared food section

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Make the Crostini
  1. Pre-heat your oven to 350℉
  2. Slice your baguette into ½-inch thick rounds. You’ll get about 20–24 slices depending on the size of your loaf.
  3. Spread a generous amount of your store-bought garlic spread on each slice.
  4. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the spread is melted and slightly bubbly. Set aside to cool slightly.
Make the Tomato Tulips
  1. Take each cherry or grape tomato and use a sharp knife to slice a cross-shaped cut into the top, going about ¾ of the way down. Be careful not to slice all the way through—you want the tomato to stay intact.
  2. Once cut, gently press around the edges to open the petals slightly. They’ll naturally start to look like little tulip blossoms.
  3. Give them a light sprinkle of salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
Assemble your Crostini
  1. Take one tomato tulip and place it on top of each garlic crostini.
  2. Slide a long chive underneath the tomato so it peeks out like a flower stem.
  3. Tuck in a fresh basil leaf or two under the tomato to act as “leaves.”
  4. (Optional) Add a light drizzle of balsamic glaze over the top for a little sweet-and-tangy flair.