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Christmas Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini

Christmas Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini That Steals the Show

Christmas Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini offers a festive blend of creamy cheese and tart cranberries, making it an eye-catching appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 crostini
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cranberry Sauce
  • 12 ounces Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Store-bought cranberry sauce works in a pinch.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adjust according to sweetness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Omit if preferred.
  • 1 cup Water
For the Crostini Base
  • 1 loaf Baguette Substitute with rice cakes for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use another oil if desired.
For the Creamy Topping
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Dairy-free alternative for vegan option.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Omit or substitute with rosemary if preferred.
  • 1 pinch Salt Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • medium saucepan
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Thinly slice the baguette diagonally into about ½-inch thick slices. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil and arrange on the baking sheet. Bake for 6-8 minutes until light golden brown.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, brown sugar, and water. Optionally add cinnamon. Bring to boil; then simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens. Cool before assembling crostini.
  4. Spread softened cream cheese over each toasted slice evenly.
  5. Top each with cooled cranberry sauce, making sure to showcase the festive spirit.
  6. Drizzle honey over each crostini and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves. Add a pinch of salt to taste.
  7. Arrange crostini on a platter to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy spreading. Prepare cranberry sauce up to 2 days in advance for convenience.

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