Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy with these Grilled Pineapple Crostini topped with creamy burrata cheese and a drizzle of spicy honey. These flavorful bites are ideal for summer gatherings or as a delightful appetizer any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Baguette:
- 1 fresh baguette (sliced into 1/2-inch slices)
Grilled Pineapple:
- 8 pineapple rings (fresh, cored)
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Spicy Honey:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill Pineapple: Brush pineapple rings with melted butter and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized. Cut each ring into quarters.
- Grill Baguette: Brush baguette slices with olive oil and grill for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly toasted.
- Prepare Spicy Honey: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm honey and red pepper flakes for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble Crostini: Place burrata on grilled baguette slices, top with grilled pineapple, drizzle with spicy honey, season with salt and pepper, garnish with basil leaves, and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle pineapple with smoked paprika before grilling.
- Substitute burrata with whipped ricotta for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling, Assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
