Cranberry Basil Crostini
Cranberry Basil Crostini

Cranberry Basil Crostini

Level: Easy | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: About 20 crostini

These bite-sized appetizers deliver an indulgent combination of salty, tart, and sweet, with our Cranberry Raspberry Blood Orange Spread and Basil Olive Oil.

Ingredients

WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE:

  1. 1/3 C plain goat cheese, softened
  2. 1/2 C mascarpone, softened
  3. 1 tsp. lemon zest
  4. Pinch of Pasolivo Kosher Flake Sea Salt


CROSTINI:

  1. 1 baguette, sliced diagonally, ½ thick (about 20 slices)
  2. ¼ Cup Pasolivo Basil Olive Oil
  3. Pasolivo Himalayan Pink Salt

ASSEMBLY:

  1. 1/4 jar Cranberry Raspberry Blood Orange Spread
  2. Pasolivo Basil Olive Oil
  3. Fresh basil, julienned

Preparations

Crostini:

  1. Set the oven to 450°F.
  2. On a large sheet tray, lay out all the slices of bread. Brush both sides with Basil Olive Oil.
  3. Bake for 5 to 9 minutes, until golden and crisp.
  4. Sprinkle with Himalayan Pink Salt and set aside to cool.


Whipped Goat Cheese:

  1. Combine all ingredients for the whipped goat cheese in a medium bowl. Whisk until slightly aerated, about 2 minutes. Cover and chill in the fridge until ready for assembly.


Assemble:

  1. Smear about 1 tablespoon of whipped goat cheese onto each crostini, slightly concaved in the center to hold the spread.
  2. Spoon Cranberry Raspberry Blood Orange Spread onto each crostini. Drizzle with Basil Olive Oil, and sprinkle with julienned basil. Enjoy!
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