Caprese Crostini Recipe (Canapés) Recipe
Caprese Crostini are elegant and flavorful appetizers that combine the classic Italian flavors of tomato, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic vinegar on crisp baguette slices. These delicious canapés are perfect for entertaining or as a light snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 crostini 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crostini:
- 1 long baguette, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- Olive oil, for brushing
For the Toppings:
- 2–3 Roma tomatoes, sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds
- Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds (match the size of your baguette slices)
- Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Toast in the oven for 5 minutes to create a lightly crisp base. This step helps prevent the bread from becoming soggy once topped.
- Assemble the Toppings: Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each toasted baguette slice, followed by a slice of tomato. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bake the Crostini: Return the crostini to the oven and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the toppings are warmed through.
- Prepare the Basil Dressing: While the crostini are baking, combine 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Stir until well blended. Add the thinly sliced basil and gently toss to coat.
- Finish and Serve: Once the crostini are out of the oven, top each one with a small amount of the marinated basil mixture. Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Caprese Crostini, Canapés, Italian appetizer, Tomato Mozzarella Basil Crostini
