Three Easy Crostini

Three different types of crostini sitting on white serving platter with wooden surface underneath

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When it's the holiday season, you want something that's both fast to make and super tasty to eat. And that's exactly what these three easy crostini recipes are! There's an apple and Brie, smoked salmon and dill, and pear and ricotta. You'll love them!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Easy

Method: Assembling

Servings: slices per recipe

Author: Kaleb

Ingredients

For the crème fraîche, smoked salmon, and dill crostini

1 French-style baguette approx. 15 slices
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
8 tbsp crème fraîche
8 tsp capers drained
4 oz smoked salmon
1 tbsp dill finely chopped

For the fig, apple, and Brie crostini

1 French-style baguette approx. 15 slices
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
8 tbsp fig spread I prefer the Dalmatia version of fig spread
8 oz Brie cheese
2 apples preferably a crisp variety
3 oz prosciutto

For the pear, honey, and ricotta crostini

1 French-style baguette approx. 15 slices
1 tbsp olive oil
8 tbsp ricotta cheese
2 pears
5 tbsp honey
1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary

Instructions

For the crème fraîche, smoked salmon, and dill crostini

Slice bread into ½-inch pieces and brush both sides with olive oil. Salt and pepper the bread. Place in a 375°F oven and lightly toast for 8-10 minutes, flipping once until slightly crisp.
1 French-style baguette, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Spread a thin layer of crème fraîche (use cream cheese if crème fraîche is not available) on prepared toast.
8 tbsp crème fraîche
Place a few drained capers and a small piece of smoked salmon on top. Add a sprig of fresh dill for a delicious bite.
8 tsp capers, 4 oz smoked salmon, 1 tbsp dill

For the fig, apple, and Brie crostini

Slice bread into ½ inch pieces and brush both sides with olive oil. Salt and pepper the bread. Place in a 375°F oven and lightly toast for 8-10 minutes, flipping once until slightly crisp.
1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 French-style baguette
Spread a layer of prepared fig spread on prepared toast.
8 tbsp fig spread
Place a thin piece of a good Brie cheese (I like a double cream variety) and place back in the 375°F oven for 3-5 minutes until Brie begins to just melt.
8 oz Brie cheese
Top with a crisp slice of apple and a piece of prosciutto.
2 apples, 3 oz prosciutto

For the pear, honey, and ricotta crostini

Slice bread into ½-inch pieces and brush both sides with olive oil. Place in a 375°F oven and lightly toast for 8-10 minutes, flipping once until slightly crisp.
1 French-style baguette, 1 tbsp olive oil
Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese on top of prepared toast.
8 tbsp ricotta cheese
Place a slice of ripened pear on ricotta. Drizzle with honey. Garnish with a few fresh rosemary leaves.
2 pears, 5 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary

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Notes

Calories for the creme fraiche, smoked salmon, and dill crostini: 138
Calories for the fig, apple, and Brie crostini: 197
Calories for the pear, honey, and ricotta crostini: 148

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