Jul 14 2026
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Wagyu Crostini Recipe

Inspired by Tuscan Table
Time35m
Serves12

fig jam, thinly sliced wagyu beef, stracciatella cheese, sea salt, pink peppercorns, fresh thyme, arugula, olive oil & balsamic glaze

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Ingredients

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Crostini

Method

Crostini

  1. 1

    Preheat and slice

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette on a slight bias into 12 slices about 1/2" thick. Arrange slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Brush and season

    Brush both sides of each slice lightly with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the 1 teaspoon fine sea salt.

  3. 3

    Toast

    Toast in the preheated oven 8–10 minutes, flipping once halfway, until edges are golden and crisp but not over-browned. Remove and let cool slightly.

Toppings

  1. 4

    Prepare beef

    If wagyu is not already paper-thin, freeze for 15–20 minutes to firm slightly and then slice as thinly as possible. Allow slices to come to cool room temperature (10–15 minutes) so they soften and release aroma—do not warm.

  2. 5

    Assemble base

    Spread approximately 1 tablespoon fig jam onto each crostini slice, leaving a small border so jam doesn't run off.

  3. 6

    Add cheese and beef

    Gently tuck about 1/2 ounce (roughly 2 tablespoons) stracciatella onto each jam-covered crostini, letting a little creaminess show. Fold or slightly fan 3–4 thin slices (~0.6–0.7 oz) of wagyu over the cheese on each crostini so beef covers the top but remains delicate.

  4. 7

    Greens and herbs

    Top each crostini with a small pinch of baby arugula (about 1 teaspoon per piece) and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and a light grind of crushed pink peppercorns (a pinch / about 1/12 tsp each).

Finishing

  1. 8

    Dress and season

    Lightly drizzle the assembled crostini with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil distributed across all pieces and then with balsamic glaze (about 2 tablespoons total, drizzled in a fine line over the crostini). Finish with a scant 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes scattered across the platter to highlight the wagyu.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Arrange crostini on a platter and serve immediately so the crostini stay crisp and the wagyu remains tender. Recommend serving within 10 minutes of finishing for best texture and temperature contrast.

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