Crostini
Crostini are versatile toasted bread slices topped with various delicious ingredients, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the crostini base
- 30 slices 30 slices artisan-type baguette or French stick (cut 0.5cm / 1/4-inch thick)
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- to taste salt
- 1 clove 1 garlic clove (cut in half) Rubbing garlic on the crostini enhances the flavor.
For the toppings
- Caprese: Mix baby bocconcini, halved cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves. Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
- Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream Cheese: Spread cream cheese mixed with lemon zest and dill, then add salmon and capers.
- Mediterranean: Top crostini with ricotta and finely chopped antipasto mix.
- Garlic Prawn and Avocado: Cook prawns with garlic, then pile on avocado and prawns on crostini.
- Strawberry with Goat's Cheese and Honey: Spread goat cheese, layer strawberries, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle thyme.
- Rare Roast Beef: Spread mustard and cream cheese, add sliced beef, and top with rocket leaves.
- Holiday Tapenade: Mix tapenade ingredients and spread them on crostini smeared with goat cheese.
- Chili and Mint Prawns on Parmesan Pea Puree: Whip up a pea puree and top it with prawn pieces, chili, and parsley.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Brush the slices of bread with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Flip each slice and repeat.
- Bake for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and rub the surface lightly with garlic.
- Bake for a further 5 minutes until crispy. Let them cool before adding toppings.
Notes
Store cooled crostini in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Top just before serving to keep the bread crisp. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste and experiment with seasonal toppings.