Description
Christmas Bruschetta Wreath is a festive holiday appetizer featuring toasted baguette topped with creamy cheeses, juicy tomatoes, savory meats, and a touch of sweetness from honey or fig jam. Beautifully arranged in a wreath shape, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced into rounds
- Fresh mozzarella, burrata, and ricotta cheeses
- 1 cup grape or heirloom tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- Fresh basil leaves
- Honey and fig jam
- Prosciutto and salami slices
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange sliced baguette on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Toast for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Spread ricotta, burrata, or fresh mozzarella onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Top with halved tomatoes, crispy bacon bits, and a slice of prosciutto or salami.
- Drizzle with honey or a dollop of fig jam. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Arrange bruschetta in a circular wreath shape on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Notes
- To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the meats and add roasted red peppers or marinated artichokes.
- Assemble the bruschetta just before serving to keep the bread crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of bruschetta
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg