Whipped Feta Tomato Crostini

Ingredients

For the Crostini

• 1 baguette, cut diagonally into 16 slices
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, halved

For the Whipped Feta

• 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tomato Topping

• 2 cups red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze

Substitutions

• Use goat cheese in place of feta for a milder, tangier spread.
• Replace cream cheese with ricotta, draining it first.
• Use roasted peppers or grilled peaches instead of tomatoes.

Instructions

Step 1: Toast the baguette

Heat the oven to 400°F. Brush baguette slices with olive oil and bake 8 to 12 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.

Step 3: Whip the feta

Blend feta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth and fluffy, scraping the bowl as needed.

Step 5: Assemble

Spread a thick layer of whipped feta over each crostini and top with several tomato halves.

Step 6: Finish and serve

Add basil and a thin drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve immediately while the bread is crisp.

How to Store Leftovers

• Store crostini, whipped feta, and tomato topping separately.
• Refrigerate whipped feta for up to 4 days and tomatoes for up to 2 days.
• Keep toasted bread in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days.

How to Reheat

• Re-crisp bread in a 375°F oven for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Serve whipped feta chilled or at cool room temperature.
• Do not heat assembled crostini because the tomatoes release liquid and the cheese softens.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using very wet tomatoes without draining them.
• Spreading feta on hot bread and softening the toast too quickly.
• Overprocessing the feta until it becomes loose and oily.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary with brands, portion size, ripeness, and substitutions.