Best Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini

_{This Cranberry Crostini Recipe is a must for the Holidays. Toasted crostini slices topped with cream cheese and classic cranberry sauce. Beautifully pulled together and delicious to eat.}

Best Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Total Time: 20 Minutes Servings: 12-16 Servings

Crostini is pretty much my favorite appetizer. They are quick and easy to make and come together as a showpiece to hors d’oeuvre. These are another fun way to use up leftovers (wink wink) from Thanksgiving or Christmas. Typically, we end up with a lot of extra leftover cranberry sauce.

And if you are a big fan of cranberry sauce, you may also want to try making Cranberry Turkey Flatbread. This sweet and savory Crostini recipe is probably the most hassle-free holiday food you’ll ever make. Raise your hand if you’re a fan of easy and delicious party appetizers! (raising and waving a hand in the air).

But wait… You may be wondering…But isn’t this bruschetta?

Difference Between Bruschetta and Crostini

Both Bruschetta and Crostini are pieces of toast with toppings. The details of the differences are very subtle. Crostini: Means “little toasts” in Italian. They are small, thin slices of toasted bread, which are usually brushed with olive oil.

Bruschetta: Means “to roast over coals,” in Italian. This traditional garlic bread is made by rubbing thicker slices of toasted bread with garlic cloves and then drizzling the bread with extra-virgin olive oil. Served warm.

Ingredients Needed

• 1 Baguette, sliced 2 inches in thickness
• 3 Tablespoons Butter, softened
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature
• 1/2 cup Cranberry Sauce or Cranberry Relish
• Lime Zest, optional

Do I need to use stale bread?

Stale bread is a nice way to use up stale bread, but it’s not required to make Crostini. I would leave the stale bread to make homemade croutons or homemade bread crumbs instead. The fresher the bread, the crispier the crostini. Bread that’s too stale can make Crostini bread less delicate and rather crunchy.

What is the best bread for making Crostini appetizers?

The most important choice is purchasing or making a baguette-style bread. Italian and French work well. I prefer using a French-style baguette as the sliced bread cut is perfect for bites.

I would keep far away from any frozen-style Crostini bread appetizers. It is more costly and making it homemade will just taste better and fresher.

How to Make These Cranberry Crostini

STEP ONE: First thing, preheat oven to 375F. Place the baguette slices on a lined or greased baking sheet and set aside.

STEP TWO: In a small bowl, whisk the butter and honey until smooth and well combined.

STEP THREE: Spread the honey butter on the baguette slices, then place in the oven and toast until the tops are lightly golden brown. Roughly 8 to 10 minutes.

STEP FOUR: Spread the softened cream cheese on the baguette slices and top with a teaspoon or so of cranberry sauce. Zest of lime over the Crostini to give a hint of green and a hint of zesty flavor. Serve immediately.

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