TOMATO CROSTINI WITH WHIPPED FETA

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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Cheese     Marinate

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounce good feta cheese, crumbled
2 ounce cream cheese at room temperature
2/3 cup good olive oil, divided
2 tbsp freshly, squeeze lemon juice or lemon flavoured olive oil and no lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp pine nuts
2 tbsp minced shallots (2 tbsp)
2 tsp garlic minced
2 tbsp good balsamic vinegar
2 pounds heirloom tomatoes 1/2 diced
3 tbsp jlienned fresh basil leaves and extra for serving
20 to 25 slices of baguette, toasted

Steps:

  • Place feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted a steel blade. Pulse until cheese are mixed. Add 1/3 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp pepper and process until smooth. Refrigerate Toast pine nuts. For the tomato topping, up to an hour before, combine shallots, garlic, & vinegar. Set aside for 5 min. to allow to absorb vinegar. Whisk in remaining oil, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, stir gently and set aside for 10 minutes. Spread each baguette with cheese spread. With slotted spoon place tomatoes on top. Put crostini on platter and scatter with toasted pine nuts. Sprinkle with basil.

Sadat Ahmad
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These crostini are the perfect finger food for a party. They're easy to eat and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


MD Sabikul
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love these crostini and they always ask for them.


Mauleed mohamed
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tomatoes are sweet, the feta is salty, and the basil is herbaceous. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Hailey Short
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These crostini are the perfect summer appetizer. They're light and refreshing, and they're always a hit with guests.


Yasir Baig
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I've made this recipe with different types of tomatoes and they all work well. I especially like using cherry tomatoes because they're so sweet and juicy.


Hope Risch
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a few slices of bread in my freezer that I can use for this recipe.


Michelle Yeakey
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I love the way the flavors of the tomatoes, feta, and basil come together in this dish.


Rajkumar Bk
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These crostini are the perfect party appetizer. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit with guests.


Lisper Wanjiru
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I've never made whipped feta before, but it was so easy and delicious. It's the perfect topping for these crostini.


Elomda Mohamed
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This recipe is a great way to showcase fresh summer tomatoes.


Adenike Ifedayo
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few fresh ingredients that come together to create a delicious dish.


Md hridoy Gazi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Gallo Decor
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover tomatoes from your garden.


Biti Talukdar
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I made this recipe for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Adnan Sanowar
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This tomato crostini recipe is a delightful appetizer or snack. The combination of fresh tomatoes, creamy whipped feta, and crispy crostini is simply irresistible.