Canapes with Garlicky Tomato Spread
Bring a touch of elegance to your next gathering with these delightful Canapes with Garlicky Tomato Spread. Featuring golden, toasted baguette rounds topped with a creamy layer of cream cheese and a vibrant, garlicky tomato and basil spread, this recipe perfectly balances rich, tangy, and herbaceous flavors. The cherry tomatoes are sautéed to juicy perfection with fragrant garlic and fresh basil, creating a rustic yet refined topping that’s irresistible. Ready in just 25 minutes, these canapes are an ideal appetizer for entertaining or a quick snack for a gourmet treat. Serve them fresh and watch them disappear in no time!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 6 pieces fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 whole baguette
- 100 grams cream cheese
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 2
Slice the baguette into thin rounds, about 1 cm thick. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the baguette slices and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove and let cool.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Stir occasionally, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften and their juices release.
Step 6
Turn off the heat and mash the tomato mixture gently with a fork. Stir in the salt, black pepper, and chopped basil leaves. Let the mixture cool slightly.
Step 7
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over each toasted baguette slice.
Step 8
Top each slice with a spoonful of the garlicky tomato spread.
Step 9
Garnish with a small basil leaf (optional) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (720.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1549.2 |
| Total Fat 70.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 101mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3462.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 187.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.3g | |
| Protein 44.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 323.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1170.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories