Description
These Honey Whipped Feta and Cranberry Crostini are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any festive gathering or holiday party. The creamy whipped feta with a touch of honey pairs beautifully with the tangy cranberry sauce on crispy baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crostini:
- 1 French baguette (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Whipped Feta:
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh or canned whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios (optional)
- fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Toast the baguette: Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Prepare the whipped feta: In a food processor or mixing bowl, blend feta, cream cheese, honey, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Assemble the crostini: Spread whipped feta on each crostini, top with cranberry sauce, drizzle with honey, and garnish with pistachios and thyme.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This appetizer is great for holiday gatherings and can be prepared up to 2 days in advance.
- For extra texture, consider toasting the pistachios before adding them as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
