Description
An incredibly easy and elegant appetizer featuring light, airy whipped cream cheese on crispy toasted baguette, perfect for any occasion with endless topping possibilities.
Ingredients
1 baguette, day-old if possible
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces (1 block) full-fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Assorted toppings (e.g., fresh berries, fig jam, honey, chives, smoked salmon, radishes)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Arrange on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
Step 2: Toast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, milk (or heavy cream), garlic powder (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Step 4: Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese mixture on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes, until light, fluffy, and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 5: Taste the whipped cream cheese and adjust seasonings if desired.
Step 6: Spread or pipe a generous amount of whipped cream cheese onto each cooled crostini toast.
Step 7: Top with your choice of fresh ingredients and serve immediately. Enjoy your Whipped Cream Cheese Crostini!
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before whipping. Assemble just before serving to keep crostini crisp. Get creative with your toppings – the possibilities are endless!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 crostini
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
