Caprese Wreath

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette, cut into 1cm thick slices.
• 1/4 tbsp. + 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 2 cups grape tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons of honey
• 1 cup pesto
• 0.5 cup pearl mozzarella balls
• 2 bunches of fresh basil for garnish

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place a rack on a baking sheet. Place the baguette slices on the rack on the baking sheet, brush both sides with 1/4 cup olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until lightly browned, 8–10 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 230°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with honey and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and roast until the tomatoes burst and begin to char slightly, 12–15 minutes.
4. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto on each crostini. Top each with a baked tomato and a couple of mozzarella balls. Arrange the crostini in a wreath shape on a large round platter or wooden cutting board. Garnish with basil leaves and sprigs.