Mix & Match Crostini
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This crostini recipe is the perfect base for cheeses, jams, and your favorite spreads and dips. A great party appetizer!
Author: Jeanine Donofrio
Recipe type: Appetizer
Ingredients
Cashew Cream Recipe:
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked 3 hours or preferably overnight, rinsed and drained
- ⅓ cup fresh water, more as needed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
For the crostini:
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, cut in half
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Sea salt and fresh black pepper
To assemble:
- Cashew cream
- Brie
- Pesto
- Herbs like basil, mint, fresh oregano, or chives
- Fruit like figs, cherry tomatoes, or peaches
- Jams of your choice (I like Strawberry Champagne Jam, Roasted Garlic & Onion Jam, and Hot Pepper Peach Jam)
- Crushed pistachios
- Pine nuts
- Sea salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Make the cashew cream: Place the cashews, water, lemon juice, garlic and salt in a high speed blender and puree until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes or until ready to use.
- Make the crostini: Heat a grill or grill pan. Drizzle the baguette slices with olive oil and grill until char marks form, about 4 minutes per side. While the bread slices are still warm, rub both sides with the cut side of the garlic clove and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble crostini ingredients and serve!
Recipe by Love and Lemons at https://www.loveandlemons.com/mix-match-crostini/