Description
Celebrate spring with these vibrant and delightful Tomato Tulip Crostini, perfect for gatherings and cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette
- Olive oil, for brushing (about 2-3 tablespoons)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, cut in half
- 10-12 grape tomatoes
- Boursin or soft herbed goat cheese
- Chives
- Optional: microgreens, small basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette on a slight diagonal into ½-¾ inch (1.5 cm) thick slices and arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake until golden and crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
- Rub the cut side of the garlic clove over each slice while warm, then let cool.
- Slice the grape tomatoes in half lengthwise and cut tulip shapes into the top edge of each half.
- Spread a layer of cheese on each crostini.
- Place a tomato tulip head near the top of each crostini.
- Cut chives into small lengths for the stems and place under the tomato tulip.
- Add smaller pieces of chives or microgreens/basil leaves for accents.
- Arrange the finished crostini on a platter and serve immediately.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh for optimal crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg