Ladybug Appetizers
These adorable Ladybug Appetizers are a fun and easy bite-size snack perfect for a Ladybug Party, Bug Party, or a Miraculous Ladybug Party! Made with fresh tomatoes, basil, and olives on crackers, they’re a cute twist on a Caprese Appetizer that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
- 12 round crackers Ritz, Club, or similar
- 6 cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 6 black olives cut in half
- 2 oz cream cheese or hummus for “glue”
- 12 small basil leaves
- Black sesame seeds or edible food marker for spots
Instructions
Spread the Base
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese or hummus on each cracker.
Add the Leaf
- Place a basil leaf on top to create a little “garden” for your ladybug.
Make the Ladybug’s Body
- Place a half cherry tomato on each cracker, slightly toward the back.
Add the Head
- Position a half black olive at the front of each tomato.
Give Them Spots
- Sprinkle black sesame seeds on the tomato or use an edible food marker to draw dots.
Notes
- Best served immediately to keep crackers crisp.
- Swap olives for blueberries if your kids don’t like them!
- Make up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate until serving.