Description
Luxurious beef tenderloin crostini with parmesan cream sauce elevates simple appetizers into gourmet bites. Crisp toasted bread, tender sliced beef, and rich creamy sauce create an irresistible combination perfect for elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef tenderloin, thinly sliced
Bread Base:
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Lightly brush each slice with olive oil, ensuring even coverage.
- Toast the baguette slices for 5-7 minutes until they transform into crisp, golden-brown crostini with a delicate crunch.
- Season beef tenderloin slices generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, coating both sides evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat until it shimmers and almost smokes. Carefully place beef slices into the hot pan.
- Sear beef for 1-2 minutes on each side, creating a rich mahogany-colored crust while maintaining a tender, pink interior.
- Transfer seared beef to a plate and let rest momentarily while preparing the sauce.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and add butter. Introduce minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and releasing its aromatic oils.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet, whisking in grated Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme leaves. Stir continuously.
- Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken and develop a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Arrange toasted crostini on a serving platter and layer with seared beef slices.
- Drizzle warm Parmesan cream sauce generously over each beef-topped crostini.
- Optional: Garnish with additional fresh thyme sprigs for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Always slice beef tenderloin against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Use room temperature beef to ensure even cooking and prevent tough, chewy meat texture.
- Select high-quality Parmesan cheese for a richer, more authentic cream sauce flavor.
- Toast baguette slices just until golden to maintain a crisp exterior and soft interior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 292 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg