Golden Vanilla Cream and Chocolate Ganache Crostini

Ingredients

• •1 baguette, thinly sliced and toasted
• •4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
• •2 tablespoons heavy cream
• •1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• •2 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
• •1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• •Pinch of sea salt flakes
• •Edible gold dust, for garnish

Prep Steps

1. 1Prepare the crostini: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
2. 2Make the golden vanilla cream: In a small heatproof bowl, combine white chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla bean paste. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (bain-marie), ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly until thickened to a spreadable consistency.
3. 3Prepare the chocolate ganache: In another small heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt over a bain-marie, stirring until smooth and glossy.
4. 4Assemble the crostini: Spread a generous layer of the golden vanilla cream onto each toasted crostini.
5. 5Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the vanilla cream.
6. 6Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each crostini.
7. 7Lightly dust with edible gold dust for an elegant finish.
8. 8Serve immediately or chill briefly to set the ganache.