Kiwi Bruschetta Bites

Need a snack or an appetizer in a pinch? Whip up these 5-ingredient kiwi bruschetta bites. Mozzarella and basil are a surprisingly wonderful complement to the soft, sweet flesh of Zespri kiwis!

Earlier this week I arrived home to a package of kiwi samples for the Recipe Redux/Zespri Sungold kiwi challenge. These adorable kiwis came nestled in foam, accompanied by a teaspoon for scooping out the sweet, golden flesh. What a treat!

I have only ever enjoyed kiwi on top of a pavlova, or cut in half as an afternoon snack. However, this month’s recipe challenge encouraged me to think more broadly about their flavor, texture and application.

Zespri Sungold kiwis have a bright flavor and a delicate flesh, that requires gentle handling. I chose to pair my Sungold samples with the subtle, creamy flavor of fresh mozzarella, and sweet-smelling basil to bring out the best in these vitamin-C rich fruit. The result is a surprisingly delicious and fruity take on bruschetta. Check it out! 

Kiwi Bruschetta Bites

• Author: Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
• Yield: Makes 16 bruschetta crackers. 1x
• Category: Appetizer, Snack, vegetarian

Ingredients

• 16 whole grain crackers
• 4oz (112g) fresh mozzarella
• 2 Zespri Sungold kiwi
• 8 (small) basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Peel the Zespri Sungold kiwifruit. Slice each kiwifruit into 4-5 slices. Cut each slice in half.
2. Cut each basil leaf in half across the middle.
3. Cut the mozzarella into 2 slices. Chop each slice into four quarters
4. Place the crackers on a serving platter. Top each cracker with mozzarella, half a basil leaf and half a slice of kiwi.
5. Drizzle each cracker with extra virgin olive oil, and enjoy!

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Disclosure: I received free samples of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Zespri Kiwifruit and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.