Strawberry Crostini
Toasted Crostini spread with Orange induced Cream Cheese then topped with macerated Strawberries in Cointreau. Top these beauties with a drizzle of honey, shaved dark chocolate and a bit of Mint to pair nicely with your Champagne!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Soak the Berries 1 hour hr
1 Baguette Sliced in ten slices 1 TB Olive Oil Either brush on or spray 10 Strawberries 1 TB Cointreau 4 Oz Cream Cheese Room Temp 1 Slice Fresh Orange 1 Tsp Orange Zest 1 Tsp 1/2 Dark Chocolate Bar Grated over the finished Crostini 1/4 Cup Honey Drizzled over finished Crostini 1 Bunch Mint Leaves Torn or very small
Prepare the sliced baguette with the olive oil and bake at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes
Bring Cream Cheese to Room Temp
Slice about one berry per toast and mix with 1 TB Cointreau and put in refrigerator for 1 hour
Mix a squeeze of fresh orange in the softened cream cheese and zest with a bit of Orange and mix well
Spread cream cheese on cooled Crostini and top with at least 3 slices of berries per toast
Drizzle Honey and Shave Dark Chocolate over each toast
Top with torn leaves of Mint and Serve