Improv Cooking Challenge: Balsamic Berry Crostini
An easy appetizer made using prepared bread, cheese, berries and balsamic.
Servings: 16 -20 pieces
Calories:
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread or other thin bread
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup strawberries hulled and thinly sliced
- 16-20 blueberries
- ⅛ cup balsamic reduction*
- optional: mint leaves
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Slice the french bread into rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until just lightly toasted.
- 3. Beat together the cream cheese and sugar until combined. Spread onto the bread rounds.
- 4. Top with 1-2 strawberry slices, a blueberry and optional mint leaf.
- 5. Drizzle balsamic reduction on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
*To make a balsamic reduction: Combine 1 cup balsamic vinegar with ¼ cup honey in a saucepan and bring to a boil, then simmer until reduced to ⅓ cup. * This recipe makes more than used above. Extra can be kept in the fridge for a few days.