Description
Honey Whipped Feta and Cranberry Crostini offers a delightful combination of creamy, tangy feta blended with sweet honey and tart cranberries, all served on crispy toasted baguette slices. This easy-to-make appetizer balances sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for festive gatherings or elegant snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus more for drizzling)
Toppings and Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries, chopped (or cranberry sauce)
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Crostini
- 1 baguette, sliced into thin rounds
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for toasting the crostini slices.
- Prepare Baguette Slices: Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and brush each slice lightly with olive oil to help them crisp and brown evenly.
- Toast Crostini: Bake the oiled baguette slices in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until they become golden brown and crispy, then remove from the oven.
- Make Whipped Feta: While the bread toasts, blend the feta cheese, cream cheese, and honey in a food processor until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined. Taste and adjust honey or salt if desired.
- Spread Cheese Mixture: Evenly spread the whipped feta mixture over each toasted baguette slice once they have cooled slightly.
- Add Cranberries: Top each crostini with chopped fresh cranberries or a spoonful of cranberry sauce for a burst of tartness.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle extra honey over the crostini and garnish with fresh thyme leaves if using, adding aroma and a fresh herbal note.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the crostini immediately for the best texture and flavor balance of sweet and savory.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for tartness or substitute with cranberry sauce for sweetness and texture variation.
- Adjust honey quantity in the whipped feta to suit your preferred sweetness level.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free baguette or crackers.
- These crostini are best served fresh but can be assembled shortly before serving if needed.
- Adding a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper can enhance the flavor contrast.
