CROSTINI - 8 DELICIOUS WAYS!
Recipe video above. 8 fabulous Crostini topping ideas, with an emphasis festive holiday vibes! These irresistible party bites have it all: Colour, Christmas flavours, are easy to make in large batches, and are economical.The Crostini bread can be made days in advance; they stays crispy for ages!Quantity - specific for each Topping in ingredients list.
Provided by Nagi
Categories Finger Food Party Food
Number Of Ingredients 52
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 160°C / 320°F (all oven types).
- Brush bread with oil, sprinkle with salt, flip and repeat. Bake 5 minutes.
- Remove, then rub the surface lightly with garlic. Bake for a further 5 minutes until completely crispy, then remove and leave to cool fully before adding toppings.
- Place all ingredients except balsamic glaze in a bowl and gently toss. Taste and add more salt & pepper if desired. Spoon onto crostini, then drizzle with balsamic glaze. Done!
- Mix cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Spread on crostini, then fold salmon pieces on top. Top with 3 capers and sprig of dill each. Serve!
- Finely chop antipasto mix. Smear crostini with ricotta, pile on antipasto. Ready!
- Cook prawns: Toss prawns with 1 tbsp oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Preheat large skillet over high heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Add half the prawns and sauté until just cooked. Remove, then repeat with remaining prawns.
- Cool, then chop into 0.75cm / 1/3" pieces and transfer to bowl. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, eschallots, coriander and lime. Toss, then add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble: Smear crostini with avocado, then spoon on shrimp. Serve! No, wait - Eat one yourself, then serve. Because they'll be gone before you can even put the plate down, trust me! ????
- Spread crostini with goats cheese. Layer strawberry slices. Drizzle with honey just before serving and sprinkle with thyme leaves.
- Spread crostini with as much English Mustard as you dare(!), then cream cheese. Drape with a slice of beef, top with sprig of rocket.
- Mix chopped tapenade ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours meld, then taste and add salt if required.
- Spread crostini with goats cheese. Pile on tapenade. Serve!
- Pea puree: Boil peas per packet directions until soft, then drain well. Transfer to small bowl with high sides. Add garlic, parmesan, olive oil, salt and pepper. Blitz with handheld blender stick until smooth. Stir through mint and lemon juice. Set aside to fully cool.
- Prawns: Peel then chop meat into 0.75 - 1 cm pieces.
- Assemble: Smear crostini with pea puree. Pile on prawn, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with parsley and chilli.
CHRISTMAS CROSTINI
I have been making this appetizer every xmas for years...I got this recipe originally out of an old Southern Living magazine.
Provided by CIndytc
Categories Christmas
Time 15m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice baguette into 36 (1/4 to 1/2 inch) slices; place, cut side down, on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Combine cream cheese and next 3 ingredients; spread mixture evenly on bread slices.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 899.3, Fat 49, SaturatedFat 22.7, Cholesterol 109.9, Sodium 1457.6, Carbohydrate 90.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 24.2
SIMPLE CROSTINI
Crostini are perfect spooned high with your pick of toppings.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes 60
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices on two large rimmed baking sheets; brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden, 15 to 20 minutes (if undersides are not browning, turn crostini over once during baking). Let cool on baking sheets. Top crostini with desired toppings, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 1 g
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