Bruschetta Wreath

Styled by Kate Ashley  |  Photography by Kelly Moore Clark

The Christmas Bruschetta Wreath is a festive ring of toasted baguette topped with bright Roma tomatoes and fragrant rosemary.

WHAT YOU NEED:
4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 garlic clove, for rubbing
Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
1/2 cup soft white cheese

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and toast the baguette slices on a baking sheet for 5–7 minutes until golden, then rub each warm slice with the cut side of a garlic clove. In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes before gently folding in the soft white cheese. Arrange the toasted baguette slices in a circular pattern on a round platter, spoon the tomato–cheese mixture over each one, garnish with rosemary sprigs and a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired, and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.