Whipped Feta Cranberry Crostini
A festive cranberry crostini recipe for Christmas entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 crostini
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, cut into 24 slices
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces feta, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/3 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
Instructions
- Toast the bread: Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Brush baguette slices with 2 tablespoons oil and bake 8 to 10 minutes until crisp.
- Cook the relish: Simmer cranberries, orange juice, and 2 tablespoons honey for 6 to 8 minutes until jammy; cool for 10 minutes.
- Whip the feta: Blend feta, cream cheese, yogurt, remaining oil, and orange zest until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread whipped feta over each toast and add a spoonful of cranberry relish.
- Finish: Drizzle with remaining honey and sprinkle with pistachios and mint just before serving.
Notes
Editorial recipe draft: kitchen testing is required before making performance guarantees.