Delicious Caprese Crostini That'll Wow Your Guests

These Caprese Crostini are a whimsical and festive appetizer that combines creamy mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and vibrant pesto on crispy baguette slices.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 9

Total Time 29

Servings: 12 crostini

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crostini

1 whole Fresh whole-milk mozzarella use high-quality mozzarella for the creamiest texture
1 loaf Fresh baguette opt for a crusty baguette
2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil

For the Toppings

½ cup Pesto store-bought or homemade
6 pieces Campari tomatoes slice thinly for best presentation
2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze for ghost faces decoration

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Cookie cutter
knife

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and freeze mozzarella for 10 minutes.
Slice baguette diagonally into ½-inch-thick slices.
Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake baguette slices for 8-9 minutes until golden brown.
Slice mozzarella into six ¼-inch-thick planks.
Cut mozzarella slices into ghost shapes using a cookie cutter.
Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of pesto on each crostini slice.
Top each with a slice of tomato and a ghost-shaped mozzarella piece.
Create ghost faces with balsamic glaze on mozzarella pieces.
Top remaining crostini with another tomato slice and mozzarella scraps.
Arrange crostini artfully and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

To maintain crispness, store leftover components separately and assemble just before serving.

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