Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta Recipe

Name: Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces good feta, crumbled; 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 2/3 cup good olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons minced shallots (2 shallots); 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves); 2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar; 2 pounds ripe heirloom or cherry tomatoes, 1/2-inch-diced; 3 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves, plus extra for serving; 20 to 25 (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal baguette slices, toasted; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

6 ounces good feta, crumbled
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2/3 cup good olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced shallots (2 shallots)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
2 pounds ripe heirloom or cherry tomatoes, 1/2-inch-diced
3 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves, plus extra for serving
20 to 25 (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal baguette slices, toasted
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

1
For the whipped feta, place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
2
Pulse until the cheeses are mixed.
3
Add 1/3 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and process until smooth.
4
For the tomatoes, up to an hour before you're serving, combine the shallots, garlic, and vinegar in a medium bowl.
5
Set aside for 5 minutes.
6
Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
7
Add the tomatoes, stir gently, and set aside for 10 minutes.
8
Stir in the basil and taste for seasonings.
9
To assemble the crostini, spread each slice of bread with a generous amount of whipped feta.
10
With a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes on top.
11
Put the crostini on plates and scatter with the pine nuts.
12
Sprinkle with extra basil and serve.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces good feta, crumbled, 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, 2/3 cup good olive oil, divided, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta 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!

Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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