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    Home » Party appetizers » Easy Crostini Appetizers – 2 Delicious Ways

    Easy Crostini Appetizers – 2 Delicious Ways

    Published: Apr 16, 2021 · Modified: Jun 29, 2021 by Olu · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Looking for stunning, easily make-ahead crostini appetizers? Then this crostini served two ways is the solution to that. Sundried tomato with ricotta and marinated tomatoes generously topped on light and crisp crostini.

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    These two are just some of the few topping ideas for serving this bite-size appetizer/canape. It comes together in 10 minutes and can be made well ahead of time.

    the overhead shot of a platter of crostini topped with ricotta and tomatoes.

    Sundried tomatoes and marinated tomatoes crostini appetizers

    The flavour in this sundried tomato ricotta crostini is insane and don’t even get me started on the marinated tomatoes version which is similar to tomato bruschetta. This is an appetiser that would win hearts, it will sure fly off the table before you can say hey.

    It is definitely a great crowd pleaser, I love the versatility of this little toasted bread. You can top it with absolutely anything you want. I will be updating with more topping soon but today I am sharing with you the two crostini topping that is after my heart and I am sure you will love it too.

    That said, this is not only great as an appetiser, you can have it as a snack, light dinner or even breakfast. What is not to love?

    You can substitute the crostini for bruschetta. Both breads can be cut from a French baguette and you can also use sourdough bread for the bruschetta

    a hand holding a bitten bread appetizer.

    What is the difference between crostini and bruschetta?

    They are both Italian bread but of different cuts. The difference between bruschetta and crostini is the type of bread used. Bruschetta is made from or sliced from a more whole type of sourdough bread and then charred while crostini is made or cut from smaller round white bread like French baguette.

    Bruschetta is also bigger than crostini. You can find pre-sliced crostini from some shops, however it is pretty easy to slice at home using serrated knife.

    Both type of bread are great addition to any antipasti. Crostini bread is not limited to French stick or baguette alone, you can use ciabatta,

    a tray of freshly baked crostini.

    What makes this a great appetizer or snack

    It is quick and easy.

    A delicious ricotta appetizer.

    Light, fresh and delicious.

    It can be made ahead of time

    You can entertain your guest without going out of pocket! Very affordable

    Aesthetically pleasing for any entertaining table. More importantly, it is as delicious as it looks.

    a close shot of crostini with ricotta and marinated tomatoes.

    Ingredients

    Baguette

    Sun dried tomato oil or olive oil

    Sundried tomato topping ingredients

    Ricotta

    Sun-dried tomatoes

    Fresh basil

    Garlic

    Salt and pepper

    Marinated tomatoes ingredients

    Fresh cherry tomatoes

    Olive oil

    Garlic

    Salt and pepper

    Glazed balsamic vinegar

    the ingredients needed to make appetizer.

    Step by step of how to make crostini appetizer

    Preheat the oven at 180C/365F

    Make the crostini: Slice the baguette thinly in circles or diagonally and arrange on a baking tray. Drain the oil from the sundried tomato and brush over one side of the bread. Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes flipping once halfway through. Bake until slightly golden and crispy.

    Make the sun dried tomato mixture: to a food processor, add drained sun dried tomatoes, basil, garlic,salt and pepper and blend until coarse in texture (do not blend it into a smooth paste). Transfer into a bowl and set aside

    Make the marinated tomatoes: cut the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters and place in a mixing bowl. Grate 1 large over the it, add olive oil then season with salt and pepper

    Using a hand held whisk, whisk the ricotta until fluffy.

    how to blend sundried tomato and herbs in a food process.er.

    Assemble: spread the whipped ricotta over the crostini and top with the sun dried tomato mixuture followed by fresh basil as garnish. Repeat the same process for the marinated tomatoes but top with glazed balsamic vinegar.

    how to make crostini topped with marinated tomato and balsamic glaze.

    Air fryer crostini

    If you would rather toast the crostini in an air fryer then follow these steps.

    Slice the baguette, brush with some of the oil from the jar of the packed sundried tomatoes. Arrange in the air fryer basket, no need to preheat the air fryer. Cook at 200C/400F for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp. Flipping is optional, repeat the process until you have exhausted the sliced bread.

    Assemble the toppings, serve and enjoy!

    crostini platter.

    Tips

    Make the crostini ahead and store in an airtight Ziploc bags for up to 3 days.

    Not a fan of tomatoes then use any topping of choice, here are few topping ideas. Smoked salmon, cucumber and whipped feta or ricotta, sliced avocado and ricotta, strawberry and balsamic vinegar, sliced figs, honey or balsamic vinegar with mascarpone, shrimps and marinated avocado or guacamole.

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    crostini topped with cream and tomatoes on a wooden platter.

    Easy Crostini Appetizers – 2 Delicious Ways

    Olu
    Looking for stunning, easily make-ahead crostini appetizers? Then this simple crostini served two ways is the solution to that. Sundried tomato with ricotta and marinated tomatoes generously topped on light and crisp crostini.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American, French
    Servings 16 crostini
    Calories 144 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    To make crostini

    • 1 long baguette
    • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomato oil or olive oil

    Sundried tomato topping ingredients

    • 250 g ricotta
    • 170 g Sun-dried tomatoes drained
    • Fresh basil about a handful or as desired.
    • 3 large garlic cloves
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Marinated tomatoes ingredients

    • 500 g fresh cherry tomatoes
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 large garlic minced
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Glazed balsamic vinegar to serve

    Instructions
     

    Make the crostini

    • Slice the baguette thinly in circles or diagonally and arrange on a baking tray. Drain the oil from the sundried tomato and brush over one side of the bread. Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes flipping once halfway through. Bake until slightly golden and crispy.

    Make the sundried tomato topping

    • To a food processor, add drained sundried tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt and pepper to taste and blend until coarse in texture (do not blend it into a smooth paste). Transfer into a bowl and set aside.

    Make the marinated tomatoes topping

    • Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters and place in a mixing bowl. Grate 1 large garlic over it, add olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Mix all to combine and leave for about 15 minutes for the flavour to develop.
    • Using a handheld whisk, whisk the ricotta until fluffy.

    Assemble

    • Spread the whipped ricotta over the crostini and top with the sundried tomato mixture followed by fresh chiffonade basil as garnish. Repeat the same process for the marinated tomatoes but top with a drizzle of glazed balsamic vinegar and chiffonade basil.

    Notes

    How to make crostini in an air fryer 
    If you would rather toast the crostini in an air fryer then follow these steps. Slice the baguette, brush with some of the oil from the jar of the packed sundried tomatoes. Arrange in the air fryer basket, no need to preheat the air fryer. Cook at 200C/400F for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp. Flipping is optional, repeat the process until you have exhausted the sliced bread. Assemble the toppings, serve and enjoy!
    Tips
    Make the crostini ahead and store them in airtight Ziploc bags for up to 3 days.
    Not a fan of tomatoes then use any topping of choice, here are few topping ideas. Smoked salmon, cucumber and whipped feta or ricotta, sliced avocado and ricotta, strawberry and balsamic vinegar, sliced figs, honey or balsamic vinegar with mascarpone, shrimps and marinated avocado or guacamole.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 317IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword crostini appetizer, marinated tomatoes, sundried tomato
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