Crostini - 8 delicious ways!
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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.
Ingredients
Instructions
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
