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Caprese Crostini with Balsamic Glaze

A caprese crostini, balsamic glaze, mozzarella, tomato, basil, and baguette.
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Bite-sized caprese crostini layered with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic glaze, and fresh basil.

Ingredients

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  • 1-8 ounce baguette
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella, sliced into 30 pieces
  • 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • sea salt flakes to taste

Instructions

1. Bake the crostini

  • Preheat oven to 400℉
  • Use a serrated bread knife to cut the baguette into 30 slices, about ¼ inch thick.
  • Lightly brush both sides of each slice with olive oil and place them on baking sheets. Sprinkle them with kosher salt.
  • Bake at 400℉ for about 8 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  • Let them cool to room temperature before adding the toppings.

2. Assemble the crostini

  • Place a slice of mozzarella on each little toast. Then, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Next, tear a couple leaves of basil into pieces and add them. Then add a couple of cherry tomato halves and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes. Finish with a whole basil leaf for garnish.

Notes

Use homemade balsamic glaze or store-bought.

Storage and make ahead tips

  • You can bake the crostini up to 3 days ahead. Store the baked crostini in a sealed container at room temperature until ready to use.
  • It’s best to add toppings shortly before you’re ready to serve. If you make them too far in advance, the cheese and tomatoes will make the canapes soggy.

Variations

  • Caprese crostini with pesto: Add a smear of pesto before you add the mozzarella. My 5-minute pesto is perfect for these!
  • Burrata caprese crostini: Use burrata in place of the mozzarella. Tear it into pieces, careful not to lose all the cream filling.
  • Use large garden tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes. Just dice them and add a layer on top of the mozzarella.

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