Pesto Crostini Recipes

FIVE QUICK RICOTTA CROSTINI RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut bread into slices and toast
• Spread about 2 tbsp of ricotta on each slice
• Top with your topping of choice see suggestions in the notes

PESTO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Place the bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Combine butter and garlic; spread over bread. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat or until lightly browned. Cool slightly. Spread pesto over butter mixture; top with tomatoes and cheese. Broil 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

PESTO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Blend dressing, basil and 1/3 cup Parmesan in blender until smooth.
• Spread cream cheese spread onto toast slices; top with basil mixture.
• Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

PARMA HAM CROSTINI WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Toast the bread and cut each slice into 9 squares, to make 18 crostini.
• Spread half a teaspoon of pesto onto each square of toast.
• Slice the cherry tomatoes, and place 1 to 2 slices on each pesto covered crostini.
• Tear or cut each slice of Parma Ham in half lengthwise, and roll each long slice up into a rosette shape. Place the Parma Ham rosette on each loaded crostini and place them on to a serving platter.
• Scatter the snipped chives over the crostini and any edible flowers you are using.
• Serve with chilled white wine or Prosecco.

PESTO AND ROAST TOMATO CROSTINI WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Toss the tomatoes in olive oil and season lightly with salt & pepper. Roast in the oven at 400F for about 10 minutes, or until tomatoes start to split and release juices.
• Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and toast in the oven at 400F for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Combine all the ingredients for the pesto in a small food processor, and pulse for a few seconds until well combined. Taste and see if more salt or lemon juice is needed.
• To assemble the crostini: add about 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon pesto to each slice of toasted baguette. Top each crostini with 2-3 burst tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve warm immediately.

PESTO BRUSCHETTA ON GARLIC CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Make Pesto: Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan, Pecorino, and pine nuts in food processor or blender. Slowly drizzle in extra virgin olive oil until fully incorporated. Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Arrange bread on rimmed baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and rub with cut side of garlic. Bake until beginning to crisp, about 8 minutes.
• While bread crisps, make pesto and halve cherry tomatoes lengthwise. Top crostini with pesto spread, fresh mozzarella and grape tomato slice.

14+ CROSTINI TOPPING RECIPES: BLACKBERRY BURRATA MINT CROSTINI

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Spread baguette slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil (don't drench them, dry areas are ok) and sprinkle with salt as desired. Flip slices over and repeat so both sides are lightly covered with oil. Bake for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Once toasted, remove from pan and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together mint, lemon, olive oil, and a pinch of salt (to taste).
• Layer the following on top of each toasted crostini: 1-2 tablespoons of burrata, freshly ground black pepper, a pinch of salt flakes, 3-4 blackberries, a drizzle of the mint mixture, and a drizzle of honey. Top with additional mint leaves and salt flakes as desired. Serve immediately.

PESTO AND MOZZARELLA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Place bread slices in single layer on baking sheet.
• Bake 7 to 10 min. or until bottoms of bread slices are golden brown.
• Meanwhile, cut cheese into 6 slices, then cut each slice into 4 pieces. Remove baking sheet from oven.
• Heat broiler. Turn bread slices over; spread with pesto. Top with cheese.
• Broil, 6 inches from heat, 1 min. or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

SUNNY'S WINNING PESTO AND RICOTTA TOAST

Steps:

• For the pesto: Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over low heat until fragrant and lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In a food processor add the pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, a pinch of salt, lemon zest, basil and pepper flakes and pulse. Slowly add olive oil while you pulse until the pesto comes together into a consistency that can be scooped without dripping. Transfer to a bowl or resealable container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
• For the toast: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the bread slices on a baking sheet lined with nonstick aluminum foil and brush gently with olive oil on both sides. Bake until the edges are golden and the bread is crisp, about 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
• Spoon some ricotta onto each crostini. Top with the pesto and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon and pinch of flaky salt if you like. Serve.

PESTO-BOCCONCINI CROSTINI

Steps:

• Dividing evenly, spread crostini with prepared pesto; top with bocconcini. Season with salt and pepper.