Crunchy Tomatoes
This quick appetizer has a sweet, crunchy finish. Pretty, colourful and fresh cherry tomatoes with a touch of cheese, your guests will love this taste of Provence.
Ingredients
- 24 cherry tomatoes washed
- 500 gr (1 lb) Comté cheese or emmental cheese
- 24 leaves fresh savory leaves (herb from the mint family)
- 1/2 cup Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 24 Toothpicks
Instructions
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half
- Cut the cheese into cubes
- With a toothpick skewer a piece of cheese, a savory leaf (or piece of)and a tomato. Place on a plate and set aside, while you make the caramel.
- Make the caramel in a pan over medium heat with sugar and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the liquid becomes yellow and thickens.
- Remove from heat.
- Dip the tomatoes in the caramel and then in the sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
Note: as shown if you are pressed for time you can leave the tomatoes whole.
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