Pesto Tomato Canapes
Homemade pesto tomato canapes make the perfect appetizer for all occasions! Serve for breakfast, lunch, or as a late-night snack! These simple canapes are made with a crispy baguette slice, topped with rich pesto cream and fresh tomatoes and mozzarella.
Ingredients
- 1/2 French baguette
- 8 cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 mozzarella cheese balls sliced in half
- Fresh basil to garnish
pesto sauce -
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup pesto sauce
- 1 garlic clove minced
- dash salt pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Slice the baguette into ½” slices. Bake for 6-8 minutes, until the desired level of crunchiness is reached. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, combine the pesto sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Using a piping bag or a spoon, spread the sauce over the baguette. Top with a slice of cheese and tomato and garnish with fresh basil.
- Serve and enjoy, friends.
Notes
- Pipe the spread. While you can simply spread the pesto onto the bread, piping it creates a beautiful presentation. Transfer the spread to a piping bag, then pipe a generous amount onto each slice for a polished look.
- Prep ahead. Make entertaining easier by preparing everything in advance. Toast the French bread and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Make this spread up to 2 days ahead and storeit in the refrigerator. Assemble just before serving.
- Store leftovers. If you have any canapés left (unlikely!), place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.