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Crostini 3 Ways | Taste and Tipple

Crostini Three Ways

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Canadian
Keyword crostini
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 4
Author Yvonne Langen

Ingredients

  • ½ baguette sliced ½ inch thick 12-16 slices
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Strawberry, Basil & Balsamic Topping

  • 70 g goat cheese
  • 1 pint strawberries thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar

Blackberry, Pecan & Rosemary Topping

  • 70 g goat cheese
  • 3 tbsp apricot jam
  • 1 pint blackberries
  • ¼ cup toasted pecans
  • 2 sprigs rosemary fried

Raspberry, Mascarpone & Thyme Topping

  • ¼ cup mascarpone
  • 1 pint raspberries
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices on a large rimmed baking sheet; brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Bake for 6 minutes, flipping halfway. Let cool partially on baking sheets.
  3. Once crostini are cool enough to handle, smear one side of the crostini with cheese.
  4. Add a small spoonful of apricot jam if preparing the Blackberry, Pecan & Rosemary Topping.
  5. Top with 1-2 berries and nuts (if applicable), sprinkle with selected herb (and lemon zest for the Raspberry, Mascarpone & Thyme topping) and lightly drizzle with aged balsamic or honey (where applicable). Serve warm or at room temperature.