Ladybugs on a Stick Tasty Dish
Transform snack time into a whimsical culinary adventure with "Ladybugs on a Stick"! This adorable, no-cook recipe combines juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy cheese, and fresh basil leaves to create a playful appetizer that doubles as edible art. Each "ladybug" is crafted with vibrant tomato halves for wings, a black olive head, and edible food coloring for spots, all neatly arranged on mini skewers for easy serving. Perfect for kids' parties, garden-themed events, or simply adding charm to your table, this dish offers a delightful balance of fresh, savory flavors with a touch of creativity. Ready in just 15 minutes and irresistibly fun to make, "Ladybugs on a Stick" is a show-stopping snack that’s almost too cute to eat!
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Ingredients
- 12 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 6 pieces Black olives (pitted)
- 6 pieces Fresh basil leaves
- 4 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 1 tube Edible food coloring (black or dark brown)
- 6 pieces Mini skewers or toothpicks
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly cracked black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice each cherry tomato in half lengthwise. These will create the 'wings' for the ladybugs.
Step 2
Cut the black olives in half across their width. These will serve as the ladybug's heads.
Step 3
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese directly onto the flat side of each cherry tomato half. This helps the decorations adhere and adds a creamy flavor.
Step 4
Place one fresh basil leaf on top of the cream cheese layer on one of the cherry tomato halves.
Step 5
Position the two tomato halves (cream cheese side up) together on a mini skewer or toothpick, with a small gap at the rounded edge to represent open ladybug wings.
Step 6
Attach one half of the black olive onto the skewer at the slightly open end of the tomato halves to form the ladybug’s head.
Step 7
Using the edible food coloring, carefully dot dark 'spots' on the surface of the cherry tomato halves to complete the ladybug look.
Step 8
Season the assembled ladybugs lightly with salt and freshly cracked black pepper for a savory finish.
Step 9
Repeat the previous steps with the remaining ingredients to create six sticks.
Step 10
Serve the ladybugs on a decorative plate or vase for a whimsical presentation. Enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (370.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 369.9 |
| Total Fat 33.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g | |
| Cholesterol 60.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1480.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.6g | |
| Protein 6.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 150.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 641.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories