TOMATO CROSTINI WITH WHIPPED FETA

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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.

Ashley Mims
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. The whipped feta is the perfect topping for the crostini.


Natasha Pashia
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. The whipped feta is light and refreshing, and the tomatoes are roasted to perfection.


SAIM Ansari
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! The whipped feta is so creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes are roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Riyad Bhuyan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. The whipped feta is delicious and the tomatoes are roasted to perfection.


Musa Liman
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. The whipped feta is the perfect topping for the crostini.


thozama silingile
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. The whipped feta is light and refreshing, and the tomatoes are roasted to perfection.


Devikala Acharya
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! The whipped feta is so creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes are roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Babarp Kamal
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. The whipped feta is delicious and the tomatoes are roasted to perfection.


Sarah Pullinger
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. The whipped feta is the perfect topping for the crostini.


Rinzin Dorji
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This was amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The whipped feta is so creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes are roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.