Crimson & Gold Christmas Eve Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• •oz soft goat cheese (chevre), softened
• •tbsp dried cranberries, finely chopped
• •tsp orange zest
• •tbsp honey
• •slices prosciutto, thinly sliced
• •tbsp olive oil
• •Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
• •Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
• •Salt and black pepper to taste

Prep Steps

1. 1Prepare the crostini: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
3. 3Make the topping: In a small bowl, whip the softened goat cheese with honey, chopped cranberries, and orange zest until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. 4Crisp the prosciutto: While the crostini cools, bake or pan
5. 5fry the prosciutto slices until they are crispy (about 5 minutes in the oven or 2 minutes per side in a pan). Crumble the crispy prosciutto into small pieces.
6. 6Assemble: Spread a generous layer of the cranberry
7. 7orange goat cheese mixture onto each toasted crostini.
8. 8Garnish: Top each crostini with the crumbled crispy prosciutto, a small sprig of fresh rosemary, and a light drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.