Cranberry And Pomegranate Spread With Crostini

Name: Cranberry And Pomegranate Spread With Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. cranberries fresh or frozen; washed; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger; 1/4 cup honey; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce; 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro; zest from one orange, save some for garnish; 3/4 to 1 cup pomegranate seeds (arils), reserve a few for garnish; finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish; For crostini:; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 8 oz. cream cheese, softened.

Servings: persons

1 lb. cranberries fresh or frozen; washed
2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
1/4 cup honey
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
zest from one orange, save some for garnish
3/4 to 1 cup pomegranate seeds (arils), reserve a few for garnish
finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
For crostini:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
8 oz. cream cheese, softened.

1
Place the cranberries, ginger, sugar honey and Sriracha in the bowl of the food processor. Pulse on and off several times till cranberries are coarsely chopped. Don't process too much.
2
Add cilantro and pulse a few more times. Not too much, you want cilantro bits to be visible and mixture to be a bit chunky.
3
Transfer to a storage container and add pomegranate seeds (arils) and orange zest. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or till ready to use.
4
For the crostini, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper, if desired for easy clean up.
5
Place baguette slices on prepared pans. Brush lightly with oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and a grind of pepper.
6
Bake 14 - 18 minutes or until golden. Rotate pans half way through baking time.
7
To assemble whisk cream cheese until creamy. Spread about 1/2 -1 tablespoon on each crostini. Top with a scoop of cranberry mixture and garnish with a bit of orange zest and cilantro if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. cranberries fresh or frozen; washed, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger, 1/4 cup honey, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Cranberry And Pomegranate Spread With Crostini falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!