Best 9 Herb Cream Cheese Tomato Crostini Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delightful flavors and culinary artistry, where we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for Herb Cream Cheese Tomato Crostini. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this savory and vibrant appetizer, perfect for any occasion. With its medley of fresh herbs, creamy cheese, juicy tomatoes, and crispy crostini, this dish promises an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Let's dive into the delightful world of Herb Cream Cheese Tomato Crostini and uncover the secrets of creating the perfect bite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO CROSTINI WITH WHIPPED FETA



Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 ounces good feta, crumbled
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2/3 cup good olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced shallots (2 shallots)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
2 pounds ripe heirloom or cherry tomatoes, 1/2-inch-diced
3 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves, plus extra for serving
20 to 25 (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal baguette slices, toasted
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • For the whipped feta, place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until the cheeses are mixed. Add 1/3 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and process until smooth.
  • For the tomatoes, up to an hour before you're serving, combine the shallots, garlic, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the tomatoes, stir gently, and set aside for 10 minutes. Stir in the basil and taste for seasonings.
  • To assemble the crostini, spread each slice of bread with a generous amount of whipped feta. With a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes on top. Put the crostini on plates and scatter with the pine nuts. Sprinkle with extra basil and serve.

GARLIC CREAM CHEESE CROSTINI



Garlic Cream Cheese Crostini image

For a spur-of-the-moment snack, reach for this recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

20 (1/2-inch-thick) slices French bread
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup garlic-and-herb cream cheese spread (from 8-oz container)
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
Chopped fresh thyme leaves, if desired
Chopped fresh plum (Roma) tomatoes, if desired

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil. On ungreased cookie sheet, place bread slices. Lightly brush each with oil. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat about 1 minute or until light golden brown.
  • In small bowl, mix cream cheese and green onions. Spread mixture on toasted bread slices. Broil about 1 minute longer or until cream cheese bubbles. Garnish with thyme leaves and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Crostini, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

FRESH HERB TOMATO CROSTINI RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Fresh Herb Tomato Crostini Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by fani

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 (8.5-oz.) French bread baguette, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 large tomato, finely chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup feta cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 175°. 2. Stir together olive oil and garlic; brush on 1 side of each bread slices. 3. Place bread slices, garlic sides up, on a baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly toasted. 4. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. 5. Add tomato, green onions,parsley and mint; gently toss to coat. 6. Top each bread slice with tomato mixture (about 2 rounded teaspoonfuls each). Sprinkle with cheese.

HERBED CROSTINI



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Crostini brushed with cream and herbs make a simple but luxurious finishing touch for our Creamy Winter Squash Soup With Herbed Crostini.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 small baguette (10 to 12 inches), cut into 24 slices (1/4 inch thick)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheatbroiler.Mix herbs and cream in a small bowl. Brush 1 side of each slice of bread with cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Place bread slices on a baking sheet, cream side up. Broil, flipping once, until gold and crisp, about 4 minutes total.

GARLIC AND HERB CREAM CHEESE



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This herb and cheese spread is great on crackers, sandwiches when bored with mayo and mustard, or tucked into beef Wellington! It's so much cheaper to make it than buy it.

Provided by Lisa Mayer Kaelblein

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix together the butter, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, parsley, thyme, dill, basil, and pepper in a bowl until evenly combined. Chill in refrigerator overnight or 8 hours. This can be frozen for long-term storage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 122.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

TOMATO BASIL CROSTINI



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Have this Italian appetizer ready in just 25 minutes - tomato, garlic, cheese and basil served over toasted French bread.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 7

32 slices French bread, 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced (2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush 2 tablespoons of the oil on bread. Bake 4 to 5 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Mix tomatoes, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, the garlic, cheese, basil and salt. Place about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture on each warm bread slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 190 mg

CROSTINI WITH PORK TENDERLOIN AND HERBED CHEESE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h3m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 1 1/2-pound pre-marinated apple bourbon pork tenderloin (recommended: Hormel)
1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 (5.2-ounce) package soft cheese with garlic and herbs (recommended: Boursin)
12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet with a metal handle over medium-high heat. Add tenderloin and sear each side. After all sides have been seared, place skillet in oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes per pound (per tenderloin) or until an instant-read thermometer registers 155 to 160 degrees F. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in preheated oven until just golden around the edges, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
  • Spread toasted baguette slices with 1 heaping teaspoon of the herb cheese spread. Slice pork tenderloin into 1/4-inch thick slices and place on top of bread slices. Top each slice of pork with a small dollop of the herb cheese spread and top with a cherry tomato half.

CREAMY GARLIC ROASTED CHERRY TOMATO CROSTINI:



Creamy Garlic Roasted Cherry Tomato Crostini: image

Serve these small bites fresh and warm for the ultimate hearty snack!

Provided by The Novice Chef

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 french baguette, sliced in 3/4 inch slices
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 (7 oz) package Arla Original Cream Cheese Spread
1 bunch fresh basil, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat broiler on oven. Arrange baguette slices on two large baking sheets in an even layer. Brush both sides with butter.
  • Place an oven rack about 4 inches away from the broiler.
  • Toast baguette slices until golden brown, about 2 minutes, depending on your oven. Flip crostini and toast the other side as well.
  • Let cool on baking sheets.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss together cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Transfer tomatoes to prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are completely softened and starting to wrinkle.
  • Generously spread Arla Cream Cheese Spread onto crostini. Top with warm tomatoes and fresh basil. Serve immediately.

LEMON HERB, HOMEMADE RICOTTA & ROASTED TOMATO CROSTINI



Lemon Herb, Homemade Ricotta & Roasted Tomato Crostini image

This is such a nice fresh appetizer and so easy to make. Don't shy away because there are 3-4 steps; it is actually very very easy, and so worth making. The ricotta will last 5 days (approx) in the refrigerator, and very important is to make sure to use good fresh milk and cream. I like to top my crostini with the arugula then the ricotta and tomato, but feel free to skip the arugula. To me it is such a nice compliment to the creamy ricotta. These bite size appetizers and a bowl of soup or a salad can be dinner for me.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 Servings per person 16 pieces, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons good white wine vinegar
cheese cloth
1 baguette, cut in thin slices (I like to cut on an angle for presentation purposes)
olive oil
1 garlic clove (optional)
1 cup arugula (optional)
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (more or less to taste)
2 scallions, fine diced (white and green parts)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
salt
pepper
4 -5 plum tomatoes, cut in thick slices (you should be able to get about 16 slices)
olive oil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Ricotta -- First step is to make your ricotta which - seriously makes itself. It is so easy. You will need a heavy bottomed pot or strainer or colander, cheese cloth and a big bowl. Step 1: Set up your colander over a large bowl. Make sure there is plenty of room in the bowl for the liquid to drain. Take 2 pieces of damp cheese cloth and line the colander. Step 2: In a medium to large pot, bring the milk, cream and salt to a rolling boil on medium heat stirring often. Once it is boiling add in the vinegar and immediately remove from the heat and stir. The vinegar will cause the milk and cream to separate and form curds. Stir a couple of times, wait 2-3 minutes, and then pour it into the strainer or colander on top of the cheese cloth. You will see the whey or clear liquid separate from the milk curds and drain to the bottom of the bowl. Let it rest at room temp for about 15-20 minutes to cool before you put it in the refrigerator. Just make sure as it sets in the refrigerator that none of the liquid in the bowl is touching the bottom of the ricotta. Make sure to cover the ricotta with saran wrap. Personally, I like to let mine set over night, but at least 4 hours to cool down and set.
  • Tomatoes -- I like to have these chilled rather than hot, so I make these ahead of time too. Couldn't be easier. Oven at 425, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and add the tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for approximately 10 minutes until they begin to soften, but not falling apart. Let cool, transfer to a plate and cover. Done!
  • Herbed Topping -- Add the ricotta, lemon zest and juice, scallions, herbs, salt and pepper. Mix well and set to the side. I prefer to make this right before I serve.
  • Baguettes -- Some people bake them on a high temp in the oven, personally, I prefer to broil mine. They take only a minute or two and it is easy. I line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and add the baguette slices. Drizzle with olive oil and broil the first side. Once golden brown, flip and broil just another minute until brown. Remove and rub the garlic on the side you drizzled with olive oil. That is the side you will add the toppings to. The garlic is optional, but I think it gives it a great taste.
  • Finish -- Top each of the baguette with a little of the arugula (optional), then a spoon of the ricotta and a tomato slice. ENJOY!
  • Prep time doesn't include the chilling of the ricotta.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh herbs and vegetables.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the herbs and vegetables by hand.
  • Be sure to drain the tomatoes well before adding them to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture on the crostini evenly so that each one has a good amount of topping.
  • Broil the crostini for just a few minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the crostini immediately, while they are still warm.

Conclusion:

These herb cream cheese tomato crostini are a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be prepared in just a few minutes. The creamy cheese, flavorful herbs, and juicy tomatoes make these crostini a real crowd-pleaser. So next time you need a quick and easy appetizer, give these herb cream cheese tomato crostini a try. You won't be disappointed!

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