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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Appetizers

    How To Make Crostini With Strawberry Salsa

    Apr 30, 2021 · Modified: Dec 19, 2022 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    How To Make Crostini With Strawberry Salsa

    Learn how to make Crostini with Strawberry Salsa and cream Cheese in two easy steps. Drizzle with sweet and tangy Balsamic Glaze and serve with glass of bubbly on the side.

    We have a great collection of tasty sandwiches, low carb wraps, quesadillas and many more. You can find it here.

    How To Make Crostini With Strawberry Salsa

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    • What Is A Crostini
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    • How To Make Crostini With Strawberry Salsa

    Looking for something fancier for your barbecue party, 4th of July dinner, or just want to enjoy a delicious snack? If you like strawberries and cream cheese this will be a hit for sure!

    This traditional Italian appetizer can be prepared with just about anything flavors ranging from sweet to savory or both mixed in one. The varieties are endless.

    For a stunning and elegant part appetizer table you could also add a beautiful cheese platter and Strawberry Salad to serve along with crostinis with strawberries.

    If you like strawberries be sure to check out my other recipes such as Quick Strawberry Mousse (No Gelatin), Strawberry Pistachio Galettes From Cottage Cheese Dough (Gluten Free), Homemade Mixed Berry Dessert Sauce for pancakes!, Easy Strawberry Spinach Feta Salad or simply type word ''strawberry'' into the search bar.

    What Is A Crostini

    Crostinis are bite-size toasted bread sandwiches. The difference between bruschetta and crostini is usually their size - crostinis are made from smaller baguette type bread and are basically mini-sized version of bruschetta. Bruschettas are usually made from a larger sourdough-crusty bread, also brushed with oil and toasted until golden crisp.

    How To Make Crostini With Strawberry Salsa

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    Crostini Recipe With Strawberries

    • 10 or more slices of gluten-free baguette (french bread) or gluten-free ciabatta cut in half 
    • 1 cup or more homemade Strawberry Salsa
    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • Homemade sweet Balsamic Glaze to taste
    • Basil, cilantro, or mint leaves to top the crostinis
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions

    Bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers to serve at parties, and I've tried several different recipes, and this one is one of my favorites and a favorite amongst our friends!

    It is best served warm, with fresh herbs like basil on top. 

    Here’s how to make it at home, very easy!

    Toast the bread - Two ways:

    • Grill or grill pan: Brush lightly with oil and grill until golden brown and toasted. Be careful and keep an eye on them as they can easily burn. 
    How To Make Crostini With Strawberry Salsa
    • Oven: Set oven to broil setting. On an ungreased cookie sheet, place bread slices. Lightly brush each bread with vegetable oil or melted butter. Broil for 1-2 minutes until light golden brown and crusty. 

    To assemble Crostini spread cream cheese onto each baguette slice. Top each one with a couple of teaspoons of Strawberry salsa, season with salt & pepper, and drizzle with balsamic glaze.

    Serve and enjoy!

    How To Make Crostini With Strawberry Salsa

    Tips

    • Cream cheese - another delicious alternative would be either ricotta or cream cheese mixed with some extra flavor like garlic oil or similar. For sweeter crostini taste use Mascarpone & you can also sprinkle some brown sugar on top or honey instead of balsamic vinegar.
    • Or add goat cheese slices instead of cream cheese - delicious!
    • Instead of Balsamic glaze, you can also add a little drizzle of Strawberry Vinaigrette or simply honey.
    • If you have any strawberry leftovers, make my delicious yogurt hearts or these healthy frozen berry cupcakes for dessert!

    Crostini Topping Ideas

    Don’t be limited with flavors and use your imagination (and basically what’s in your fridge) for different crostini topping ideas. It’s simply a mini sandwich and you can add anything here, no one said that it strictly should be Italian produce only 🙂

    Crostini ideas

    • Seafood - smoked salmon, dill, and sliced lemon on top of cream cheese spread. Shrimp cocktail or grilled shrimp on top of guacamole or simply avocado spread. 
    • Mediterranean - tomato, onion, and basil diced finely, seasoned with salt, pepper, and mixed with olive oil. Over cream cheese spread or without.
    • Classic Italian flavors - sundried tomatoes with mozzarella slices and fresh basil; cherry or plum tomatoes with olives or olive tapenade. Tip: Sprinkle with tiny amount of crushed chili flakes on top.
    • Top with any type of cured ham and meats.
    • Roasted garlic spread with a little sprig of thyme on top. Easy and delicious.
    • Try different types of pestos as a spread. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top and cracked black pepper.
    • Simple and quick - add some Strawberry Butter on top, garnish with herbs and fresh strawberries.
    • Mango Habanero Salsa or Fresh Tomato Salsa.
    strawberry butter crostini bread

    Gluten Free Appetizer Recipes

    • Deviled Avocado Eggs (with Spicy sauce)
    • Healthy Vegetarian Pizza Recipe (Gluten Free)
    • Eggplant Caviar Recipe (Russian style)
    • Chicken Zucchini Fritters Recipe (4 ingredients)
    • Golden (Yellow) Zucchini Sliders | Vegan
    • Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

    I hope you'll enjoy this easy crostini recipe and if you make this recipe, please let me know down below in the comments or by tagging @theyummy_bowl under your picture on Instagram.

    Thank you for reading,

    Love,

    Julia

    How To Make Crostini With Strawberry Salsa

    How To Make Crostini With Strawberry Salsa

    Learn how to make Crostini with Strawberry Salsa and Cream Cheese in two easy steps. Drizzle with sweet and tangy Balsamic Glaze and serve with a glass of bubbly on the side.
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Appetizer
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 10 crostinis

    INGREDIENTS

    • 10 or more slices of gluten-free baguette french bread or gluten-free ciabatta cut in half
    • 1 cup or more homemade Strawberry Salsa
    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • Homemade sweet Balsamic glaze to taste
    • Basil cilantro, or mint leaves to top the crostinis
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Toast the bread - Two ways:
    • Grill or grill pan: Brush lightly with oil and grill until golden brown and toasted. Be careful and keep an eye on them as they can easily burn.
    • Oven: Set oven to broil setting. On an ungreased cookie sheet, place bread slices. Lightly brush each bread with vegetable oil or melted butter. Broil for 1-2 minutes until light golden brown and crusty.
    • To assemble Crostini spread cream cheese onto each baguette slice. Top each one with a couple of teaspoons of Strawberry salsa, season with salt & pepper, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
    • Serve and enjoy!
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    For this recipe, you'll also need my Strawberry Salsa & Balsamic Glaze

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    1. Julia

      July 05, 2021 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy summer recipe! Hope you’ll love this and make again!

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