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Blue Cheese Crostini served on a marble tray.

Blue Cheese Crostini

Learn how to make the BEST Crostini with Blue Cheese, Cranberries, and Toasted Walnuts! It's super easy to prepare and so delicious!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 20 crostini
Calories: 68kcal
Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

For Crostini:

  • 1 baguette
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt

For Topping:

  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • 4 ounces (113 grams) blue cheese (see note below)
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup honey

Equipment

Instructions

Prepare Crostini:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Use serrated knife to cut baguette into 20 thin slices (on an angle, ¼-inch thick). Save the remaining bread for another use.
  • Place the slices on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Brush both sides with olive oil, then sprinkle one side lightly with salt.
  • Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until crisp throughout and lightly golden (no need to flip). Set aside and let cool.

Assemble Crostini:

  • While crostini cooks, place walnuts in a small frying pan over medium heat. Cook until lightly browned and toasty smelling, watching closely and stirring often to avoid burning. Remove from heat, then transfer to a small bowl or plate.
  • When crostini is ready, divide cheese into 20 equal pieces. Carefully spread cheese over crostini. (Don't press too hard, or the crostini will break. If your cheese isn't spreadable, crumble it over the crostini instead.)
  • Top cheese with cranberries, then add walnuts.
  • Drizzle crostini with honey, then serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Blue Cheese - You can use any type of blue cheese, however creamier varieties will spread more easily. I used gorgonzola. If you have a little extra time, let the cheese sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before adding it to the crostini (this will help it soften a bit).
Crostini - Consider making a extra crostini, just in case you crack a few when adding the cheese. 
Honey - You don't need to measure the honey. Just drizzle it straight from the bottle, adding just a bit to each crostini.
More Tips - Check out the info before this recipe card for helpful tips, recipe variations, serving suggestions, and more!

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal
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