Creamy Whipped Feta Crostini Recipe with Roasted Strawberry Balsamic Topping
A quick and easy appetizer featuring whipped creamy feta cheese paired with sweet and tangy roasted strawberry balsamic glaze on toasted crostini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (2 crostini per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225g) feta cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 small baguette or crusty French bread, sliced thinly
- Fresh herbs (basil or mint) for garnish (optional)
- Black pepper to taste
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 1 cup of halved fresh strawberries with 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey in a bowl.
- Spread the strawberries evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 15-18 minutes until soft, slightly caramelized, and the balsamic has thickened into a glaze. Set aside to cool.
- While the strawberries roast, crumble 8 ounces (225g) of feta cheese into a food processor.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream (or Greek yogurt) and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Pulse until smooth, creamy, and spreadable, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste and season the whipped feta with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Slice 1 small baguette into ¼-inch (0.6 cm) thin slices. Arrange on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the bread under the broiler or in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp but not burnt.
- Spread a generous layer of whipped feta on each toasted crostini.
- Top each crostini with a spoonful of the roasted strawberry balsamic mixture.
- Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with a small leaf of fresh basil or mint if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use room temperature feta for easier whipping. Pulse feta in short bursts to avoid grainy texture. Watch strawberries closely during roasting to prevent burning. Toast bread thinly for best texture. For dairy-free, use vegan feta and coconut cream. Store whipped feta and roasted strawberries separately for up to 3 days and assemble fresh to avoid soggy bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 160180
- Sugar: 57
- Sodium: 300400
- Fat: 1214
- Saturated Fat: 57
- Carbohydrates: 1012
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 57
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