Spread And Crostini Platter Recipe
Choice of Green Olive Tapenade, Piquillo Pepper Cheese, or ask about our seasonal option ready for you to spread on 25 crostini.
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Ingredients
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Crostini
Green Olive Tapenade
Piquillo Pepper Cheese Spread
Method
Crostini
- 1
Prepare the Crostini
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and brush each side lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt.
- 2
Bake the Crostini
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool.
Green Olive Tapenade
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a food processor, combine green olives, capers, minced garlic, fresh parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- 4
Blend
Pulse until the mixture is coarsely blended but not pureed.
Piquillo Pepper Cheese Spread
- 5
Mix the Cheese Spread
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped piquillo peppers, garlic powder, fresh basil, and salt.
- 6
Stir Until Smooth
Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
