Stuffed Cherry Tomato Tulip Bouquet
When I think of Easter, I envision tulips, and what could be more perfect than an appetizer that mimics a beautiful bouquet of tulips? Enter the delightful creation of Stuffed Cherry Tomato Tulip Bouquet.
These little tomatoes, filled with Whipped Garlic and Chive Cream Cheese, offer a refreshing and visually appealing start to your Easter brunch.
The Perfect Pairing
Serving these Stuffed Cherry Tomato Tulip Bouquets with crackers or thin slices of baguette enhances the experience, creating a harmony between the creamy filling and the juicy tomatoes.
The effort you put into crafting this appetizer is sure to be rewarded.
A Labor of Love
While it’s not the easiest appetizer, taking about an hour to assemble, the end result is undeniably worth it.
The good news is you can prepare this the night before; just cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator.
Tools of the Trade
To achieve the best presentation, a pastry bag is essential.
A little trick involving plastic wrap simplifies the process and makes clean-up a breeze.
Investing in a pastry bag is a small price to pay for the aesthetic appeal it brings to this culinary masterpiece.
Stuffed Cherry Tomato Tulip Bouquet How To
1. Prepping the Tomatoes
Begin by washing and drying the tomatoes thoroughly. Opt for larger grape tomatoes, as their size makes them easier to stuff and adds a statement to your bouquet.
2. Whipping up the Filling
Bring the whipped cream cheese to room temperature to ensure smooth piping. Fill the pastry bag equipped with a small star tip with the whipped chive and garlic cream cheese.
3. Crafting the Tulip Effect
- Score the tops of 12-20 large grape tomatoes with an X, cutting down about halfway.
- Use the flat end of a small spoon handle or a butter knife to clean out the insides of each tomato.
- Make a small hole at the bottom of each tomato using a sharp paring knife, ready to insert the chive stem.
4. Assembling the Bouquet
Carefully pipe the filling into each tomato, ensuring a neat and pretty appearance. Arrange them on a plate to mimic a stunning bouquet.
5. Adding the Stems and Bow
Insert a chive stem into the bottom of each tomato, opting for thinner chives for a prettier look. Trim the ends for uniformity. Finally, tie a thicker chive around the stems to create a bow effect.
Finishing Touches
Before serving, take a moment to clean up each tomato using a paper towel or a paintbrush, ensuring a flawless presentation for your Stuffed Cherry Tomato Tulip Bouquet.
Conclusion
Though crafting these Stuffed Cherry Tomato Tulip Bouquets demands time and effort, the result is a beautiful and delicious appetizer that adds a light touch to your Easter table.
Pair them with Daisy Deviled Eggs for the cutest table in town.
Treat yourself to an Aperol Spritz or Pineapple Mimosa – you’ve earned it after all that creative work!
Happy Easter!
Stuffed Cherry Tomato Tulip Bouquet
Equipment
- 1 Paring Knife
Ingredients
- 1/2 Container Large Grape Tomatoes Don't buy round because they won't look like tulips. Try to find larger ones as they are easier to stuff and make more of a statement
- 1/2 8 oz Whipped Chive & Garlic Cream Cheese Philadelphia
- 1 Bunch Chives
Instructions
- Wash tomatoes and dry completely
- Fill piping bag with room temperature Cream Cheese with a small Star Tip
- Use 12-20 Large Grape Tomatoes and score the tops of each one with an X cutting down about half way
- Using the flat end of a small spoon handle or a butter knife clean out the insides of each tomato
- Taking a sharp paring knife cut a small hole in the bottom of each tomato where you will insert the chive stem
- Pipe the filling carefully into each tomato making sure to not over fill so they look neat and pretty. Arrange them on your plate to look like a bouquet
- Carefully attach each end of the chive into the bottom of each tomato. Choose thinner chives as it looks prettier
- Once all arranged snipe the bottom of the chives so they are all the same length and are contained on the platter
- Take a thicker chive and tie around the middle of the stems so it looks like a bow
- Using a paper towel or a paint brush clean up each tomato so they look pretty before serving
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