Light & Fresh Cranberry Jalapeno Crostini Recipe
A quick and easy appetizer featuring creamy cheese, tart fresh cranberries, and a hint of jalapeno heat on crispy toasted baguette slices. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (about 100g), roughly chopped
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 pinch salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese (226g), softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 large baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped cranberries, diced jalapeno, 2 tablespoons honey, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Stir well and let sit while preparing other components.
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon honey, and lime zest until smooth and creamy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil.
- Toast for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- As soon as crostini come out of the oven, rub the peeled garlic clove gently over the surface of each warm toast.
- Let crostini cool for 2-3 minutes. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese mixture onto each toast.
- Top each with a spoonful of cranberry jalapeno relish. Serve immediately.
Notes
Let the cranberry mixture sit for at least 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Toast bread properly to avoid sogginess. Adjust jalapeno heat to preference. Components can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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