Pin Recipe Adorable and tasty bite-sized snacks inspired by ladybugs, perfect for picnics, parties, or kids gatherings.
I first served these at a family picnic and they were an instant hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- Base: 12 round whole grain crackers, 6 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- Topping: 12 cherry tomatoes (halved), 12 black olives (pitted, halved lengthwise), 24 small fresh basil leaves
- Decoration: 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or thick balsamic reduction, 12 small edible black sesame seeds (optional, for extra detail)
Instructions
- Spread Base:
- Spread about ½ tablespoon of cream cheese onto each cracker as the base.
- Add Basil Leaf:
- Place a basil leaf on top of the cream cheese, letting the tip peek out beyond the cracker edge.
- Position Tomato:
- Position a tomato half, cut side down, on each cracker as the ladybugs body.
- Add Olive:
- Add half a black olive at the end of each tomato to form the ladybugs head.
- Dot Balsamic:
- Using a toothpick or small piping bag, dot tiny spots of balsamic glaze on the tomato to mimic ladybug spots.
- Add Sesame Seed:
- Optionally, place a black sesame seed at the front of the olive to create a cute nose.
- Serve:
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.
Pin Recipe These finger foods always bring smiles during our family picnics and kids love helping assemble them.
Serving Suggestions
Pair these snacks with sparkling lemonade or a light rosé for a refreshing picnic.
Tools Required
Small spreading knife, sharp paring knife, toothpick or piping bag
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (crackers) and dairy (cream cheese). May contain sesame when seeds are used. Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens and cross-contamination.
Pin Recipe This recipe is quick, fun, and perfect to add a playful touch to your next picnic or party.