Grilled Strawberry Jalapeño and Cream Cheese Crostini
These grilled strawberry jalapeño and cream cheese crostini are a sweet, spicy, creamy, and crunchy appetizer perfect for any gathering or snack board.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 crostini
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced into 12 thin rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 6–8 fresh strawberries, halved or sliced
- 1 fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp honey or balsamic glaze (optional for drizzling)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium heat.
- Brush baguette slices lightly with olive oil.
- Grill baguette slices for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Set aside.
- Grill strawberries just until light grill marks form and they soften slightly. Remove from grill.
- Spread a layer of cream cheese on each toasted crostini.
- Top each with a grilled strawberry slice and a thin jalapeño slice.
- Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze if desired.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Use goat cheese for a tangier version or ricotta for a lighter option.
- To reduce heat, remove seeds from the jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
