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Vanilla Custard and Raspberry Crostini
This crostini is a celebration of the sweet and creamy flavors of vanilla custard, perfectly balanced with the tartness of fresh raspberries. The toasted baguette provides a satisfying crunch, while the light, airy custard and fruit topping melt delightfully in your mouth. It's an elegant and simple dessert or brunch bite that is sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- •French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- •tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- •1/4 cup granulated sugar
- •teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1/2 cup prepared vanilla custard (or pastry cream)
- •1/4 cup fresh raspberries
- •teaspoon confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Prep Steps
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with melted butter and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- 2In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over one side of the buttered bread slices.
- 3Bake for 8 minutes
- 4minutes, or until the crostini are lightly golden brown and crisp. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- 5Once cooled, spread approximately 1 teaspoon of vanilla custard onto the cinnamon
- 6sugar side of each crostini.
- 7Top each with 2
- 8fresh raspberries and a light dusting of confectioners' sugar before serving.
Chef's Tip & Pairing
For an extra layer of flavor, infuse your melted butter with a small vanilla bean pod before brushing it onto the bread. This crostini pairs beautifully with a chilled Moscato d'Asti or a light, sparkling rosé.
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