Description
A romantic and fresh appetizer featuring heart-shaped toasted bread topped with juicy marinated tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for brushing)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional: shaved Parmesan or mozzarella pearls
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut baguette slices into hearts.
3. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
4. Toast for 8–10 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.
5. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
6. Let the tomato mixture marinate for 5 minutes.
7. Spoon tomato topping onto warm toasted bread hearts.
8. Finish with optional cheese if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, rub toasted bread lightly with a raw garlic clove.
Serve immediately to keep the bruschetta crisp.
You can prepare the tomato mixture up to 4 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: heart shaped bruschetta, tomato bruschetta, Valentine appetizer, romantic appetizer