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Sweet & DessertIntermediate20 min
Pecan Praline and Cream Cheese Crostini
A delightful sweet treat, this crostini combines the creamy tang of whipped cream cheese with the rich, caramelized crunch of homemade pecan praline. Served on a crisp baguette slice, it offers a perfect balance of textures and a warm, buttery flavor that is ideal for a summer dessert or brunch.
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Ingredients
- •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- •oz cream cheese, softened
- •tablespoons powdered sugar
- •1/2-Pinch of sea salt
- •1/4 cup pecan halves
- •1/4 cup granulated sugar
- •tablespoon water
- •Pinch of sea salt
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush baguette slices with melted butter and toast for 8 minutes
- 2minutes until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
- 3Prepare the praline: In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium
- 4high until the sugar dissolves and turns a deep amber caramel. Remove from heat, quickly stir in pecans and sea salt, and pour onto a parchment
- 5lined baking sheet to cool completely.
- 6In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- 7Once the praline is hard, crush it into small pieces using a rolling pin or food processor.
- 8Spread the cream cheese mixture generously on each crostini and top with the crushed pecan praline. Serve immediately.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For an extra layer of flavor, add a very thin slice of fresh peach or a few raspberries on top of the cream cheese before sprinkling the praline.
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