This Tomato Crostini with Whipped Cream Cheese appetizer is perfect for entertaining! With creamy whipped cream cheese, sauteed garlic tomatoes, and a sweet balsamic drizzle, each bite is so delicious.
This post is sponsored by Prairie Farms.
Recipe Inspiration
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I have been loving Prairie Farms Cream Cheese Spread flavors and wanted to showcase how delicious and versatile their products are!
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This recipe uses the Onion and Chive cream cheese spread as the base layer on this cherry tomato crostini. It's full of flavor and is a delicious complement to the tomatoes, balsamic, and basil!
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:
- Prairie Farms Onion and Chive Cream Cheese Spread - you will need two 3.5 oz containers
- Olive Oil
- French Baguette, sliced
- Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half
- Garlic
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Balsamic Glaze
- Fresh Basil
Directions
Let's make this recipe together!
Step 1
Whip Prairie Farms Onion and Chive Cream Cheese Spread with a hand mixer in a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer for one minute. Set the whipped cream cheese aside.
Step 2
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add baguette slices and toast for two minutes per side. Remove the toasted baguette from the pan.
Step 3
Add sliced tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pan. Sauté on medium heat until the tomatoes are tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Assemble the tomato crostini by adding a layer of whipped cream cheese to the baguette slices. Top with a spoonful of tomato mixture, then drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with fresh basil and serve.
Kitchen Equipment
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Hand Mixer - I used a hand mixer to easily whip up the cream cheese in this recipe. Check out this one that is a fantastic value!
Balsamic Glaze - Sometimes I have a hard time finding balsamic glaze from the grocery store, so I buy it online! I love this brand and topping the glaze on appetizers and pizzas.
Recipe Substitutions/Variations
Here are some common recipe substitutions and variations for this easy recipe.
Cream Cheese - You can substitute the Onion and Chive with another Prairie Farms Cream Cheese Spread. The Original and Garden Veggie flavors would make excellent substitutions.
Garnish - I topped these bites with fresh basil, but you can garnish with fresh chives, thyme, or oregano. All would be delicious!
Frequently Asked Questions
Crostini means 'little toasts' in Italian. They are small, toasted slices of bread, often topped with cheese or tomatoes before serving.
Crostini is made with a long, thin sliced bread, typically a baguette. To make crostini, brush both sides of the sliced bread with olive oil and toast in a pan until golden brown.
While bruschetta is also a warmed bread, it isn't typically as crisp and small as a crostini. Bruschetta is traditionally made by toasting larger slices of bread and rubbing with garlic cloves and topped with olive oil. Crostini is made with smaller slices of bread, like a baguette, and toasted until crisp.
Recipe Storage and Reheating
Here are storage and reheating instructions for this recipe.
Refrigerator Storage: We recommend refrigerating ingredients separately instead of assembled for this recipe. Store ingredients separately in an airtight continuer and eat leftovers within 4-5 days.
Freezer Storage: We also recommend freezing crostini ingredients separately for this recipe. Freeze cream cheese, tomatoes, and bread separately in a freezer-safe, airtight container and keep for up to 3 months. When you're ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator and reheat as instructed below.
Reheating Instructions: The best way to reheat this recipe is to heat the bread and tomatoes separately in a skillet with a little olive oil over low heat until warm. Top warmed bread with cream cheese and warmed tomatoes and serve.
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Easy Tomato Crostini with Whipped Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 7 oz Prairie Farms Onion and Chive Cream Cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 French baguette sliced
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Balsamic glaze for serving
- Fresh basil for serving
Instructions
- Whip Prairie Farms Onion and Chive Cream Cheese with a hand mixer in a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer for one minute. Set whipped cream cheese aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add baguette slices and toast for 2 minutes per side. Set toasted baguette slices aside.
- Add sliced tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper to the skillet. Sauté on medium heat until tomatoes are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Assemble crostini by adding a layer of whipped cream cheese to toasted baguette slices. Top with sautéed tomatoes, balsamic glaze, and fresh basil and serve.
Did You Make This Recipe?
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Elena says
Made this for some family and friends and it was a huge hit!
Christina Musgrave says
So happy you enjoyed the recipe!