Learn how to make Crostini with Strawberry Salsa and cream Cheese in two easy steps. Drizzle with sweet and tangy Balsamic Glaze and serve with glass of bubbly on the side.

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What Is A Crostini
Crostini Recipe With Strawberries
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Have Leftover Strawberries? Make These

What Is A Crostini

Crostinis are bite-size toasted bread sandwiches. The difference between bruschetta and crostini is usually their size - crostinis are made from smaller baguette-type bread and are basically mini-sized versions of bruschetta.

Bruschettas are usually made from a larger sourdough-crusty bread, also brushed with oil and toasted until golden crisp.

Crostini Recipe With Strawberries

10 or more slices of gluten-free baguette (french bread) or gluten-free ciabatta cut in half
1 cup or more homemade Strawberry Salsa
8 oz cream cheese
Homemade sweet Balsamic Glaze to taste
Basil, cilantro, or mint leaves to top the crostinis
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers to serve at parties, and I've tried several different recipes, and this one is one of my favorites and a favorite amongst our friends!

It is best served warm, with fresh herbs like basil on top.

Here’s how to make it at home, very easy!

Toast the bread in two ways:

Grill or grill pan: Brush lightly with oil and grill until golden brown and toasted. Be careful and keep an eye on them as they can easily burn.

Oven: Set oven to broil setting. On an ungreased cookie sheet, place bread slices. Lightly brush each bread with vegetable oil or melted butter. Broil for 1-2 minutes until light golden brown and crusty.

To assemble Crostini spread cream cheese onto each baguette slice. Top each one with a couple of teaspoons of Strawberry salsa, season with salt & pepper, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Serve and enjoy!

Tips

Cream cheese - another delicious alternative would be either ricotta or cream cheese mixed with some extra flavor like garlic oil or similar. For a sweeter crostini taste use Mascarpone & you can also sprinkle some brown sugar on top or honey instead of balsamic vinegar.
Or add goat cheese slices instead of cream cheese - delicious!
Instead of Balsamic glaze, you can also add a little drizzle of Strawberry Vinaigrette or simply honey.

Crostini Topping Ideas

Don’t be limited with flavors and use your imagination (and basically what’s in your fridge) for different crostini topping ideas. It’s simply a mini sandwich and you can add anything here, no one said that it should be Italian produce only 🙂

Crostini ideas

Seafood - smoked salmon, dill, and sliced lemon on top of cream cheese spread. Shrimp cocktail or grilled shrimp on top of guacamole or simply avocado spread.
Mediterranean - tomato, onion, and basil diced finely, seasoned with salt, and pepper, and mixed with olive oil. Over cream cheese spread or without.
Classic Italian flavors - sundried tomatoes with mozzarella slices and fresh basil; cherry or plum tomatoes with olives or olive tapenade. Tip: Sprinkle with a tiny amount of crushed chili flakes on top.
Top with any type of cured ham and meats.
Roasted garlic spread with a little sprig of thyme on top. Easy and delicious.
Try different types of pestos as a spread. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top and cracked black pepper.
Simple and quick - add some Strawberry Butter on top, and garnish with herbs and fresh strawberries.
Mango Habanero Salsa or Fresh Tomato Salsa.

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