Heart-Shaped Bruschetta Appetizers

Heart-Shaped Bruschetta Appetizers are the perfect way to add a touch of love and flavor to any gathering. This delightful recipe offers a simple yet elegant appetizer that's both incredibly delicious and visually appealing, making it ideal for celebrations or just a special treat.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 12 appetizers

Course: Appetizer

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 baguette baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 clove garlic, halved
2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 Heart-shaped cookie cutter (approximately 2-3 inches)

Equipment

- Baking Sheet
Heart-shaped cookie cutter

Method

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides of each slice with olive oil.
1 baguette baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds, 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and lightly crispy. Keep an eye on them as they can toast quickly.
Once toasted, remove the bread from the oven. While still warm, gently rub each slice with the cut side of the halved garlic clove. This infuses a subtle garlicky flavor.
1 clove garlic, halved
In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, balsamic glaze, chopped basil, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese (if using), salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir gently to combine all the flavors.
2 large ripe tomatoes, diced, 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 pinch red pepper flakes
If you want perfect heart shapes on top, use your heart-shaped cookie cutter to gently press down on a few of the larger tomato pieces, aiming for a heart-like shape. This is a small step that adds major visual appeal to your Heart-Shaped Bruschetta Appetizers.
1 Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Carefully spoon the tomato topping onto each toasted baguette slice. If you shaped some of the tomato pieces, place those heart-shaped pieces prominently on top.
Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the assembled bruschetta. Serve immediately and enjoy these delightful Heart-Shaped Bruschetta Appetizers.
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Notes

Store components separately to maintain crispness. Baguette slices: airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days. Tomato topping: refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat baguette slices at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes. Reheat topping gently in microwave or saucepan. Assemble just before serving.