Caprese Crostini Recipe
These Caprese Crostini are delightful bite-sized appetizers featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil on toasted baguette slices with a hint of garlic and sea salt. Perfect for parties or as a flavorful side dish, they combine classic Caprese salad flavors in an easy-to-make, elegant crostini form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crostini
- 1 baguette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Toppings
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese balls (snack size), sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely sliced fresh basil leaves
- ¼ teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for toasting the baguette slices.
- Prepare the baguette slices: Pour the olive oil into a shallow bowl that can fit the baguette slices. Lightly dip one side of each baguette slice into the olive oil, coating it evenly but not soaking. Arrange the dipped side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add garlic: Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the oiled side of each baguette slice to infuse flavor while toasting.
- Bake the crostini: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown and the crostini are crisp. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Assemble the crostini: Top each toasted baguette slice with a few slices of cherry tomatoes and sliced mozzarella balls, distributing evenly.
- Add basil and finish: Sprinkle the fresh basil leaves over each crostini, then finish by adding a pinch of coarse sea salt on top to enhance all the fresh flavors.
Notes
- Makes about 8 servings, roughly 2-3 crostini slices per person.
- Adjust olive oil and garlic quantities depending on the size and number of baguette slices you use.
- For best results, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and fresh basil to maximize flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; crostini are crispest right after baking.
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