Description
Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini is a vibrant and elegant appetizer featuring toasted French baguette slices topped with honey-flavored goat cheese, juicy pomegranate arils, crunchy chopped pistachios, and garnished with fresh rosemary. This festive and colorful dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion that calls for a simple yet impressive starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Crostini Base
- 36 slices French baguette, 1/4 inch thick
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Toppings
- 4 ounces honey-flavored goat cheese
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- Fresh rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Toast Baguette: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly drizzle them with olive oil. Place the tray in the oven and bake until the slices are golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow the crostini to cool.
- Prepare Goat Cheese Spread: Let the honey-flavored goat cheese soften slightly at room temperature for easier spreading. Once softened, spread the cheese evenly over each toasted baguette slice.
- Add Toppings: Carefully top each crostini with a generous amount of pomegranate arils and sprinkle chopped pistachios over the cheese layer to add texture and flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Arrange the crostini on a serving platter and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs to enhance visual appeal and provide a hint of aromatic freshness.
Notes
- This Pistachio Pomegranate Crostini recipe makes an impressive holiday appetizer with its vibrant red and green colors and a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
- Perfect for Christmas and festive gatherings, this recipe combines simplicity with elegance to wow your guests.
- To save time, you can prepare the crostini bases ahead of time and toast them just before serving.
- For a variation, try substituting the pistachios with walnuts or pecans for a different nutty flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 181 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
