Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with these Honey Whipped Feta and Cranberry Crostini. Creamy whipped feta with a hint of honey spread on crispy baguette slices, topped with tangy cranberry sauce and a drizzle of honey, these crostini are a delightful appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crostini:
- 1 baguette (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the whipped feta:
- 6 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry preferred)
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts (optional)
- fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Toast the baguette: Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and toast for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Make the whipped feta: Blend feta, cream cheese, honey, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread whipped feta on cooled crostini, top with cranberry sauce, walnuts, drizzle with honey, and garnish with thyme.
- Serve: Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade cranberry sauce.
- For added flavor, stir in a pinch of cinnamon or orange zest into the cranberry topping.
- These crostini are perfect for holiday parties and can be prepped ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
