Description
Summer’s zesty “Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta” brings Mediterranean freshness to your table. Crisp bread, creamy cheese, and juicy tomatoes create a perfect bite of Italian-inspired elegance you can savor in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 baguette
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400F (200C) to prepare for toasting the bread slices.
- Drizzle olive oil generously over baguette slices, ensuring even coating, and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Crisp the bread in the oven for 5-7 minutes until edges turn golden and surfaces become crunchy.
- Combine feta, cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor, blending until the mixture transforms into a silky, smooth spread.
- Carefully spread the whipped feta mixture across each crisp baguette slice, creating an even layer.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half and strategically place them on top of the creamy feta base.
- Delicately tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the topped crostini for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
- Transfer to a serving platter and present immediately to capture the fresh, crisp textures and flavors.
Notes
- Select firm, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best burst of fresh flavor and vibrant color on your crostini.
- Use room temperature feta and cream cheese to ensure smoother blending and a silkier whipped texture.
- Adjust the consistency of the whipped feta by adding a splash of olive oil or milk if it feels too thick during processing.
- Experiment with herb variations like adding chopped oregano or thyme to the whipped feta for an extra layer of Mediterranean-inspired taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg