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Roasted Grape Crostini

Roasted Grapes? If you have never thought about tossing grapes in the oven, I suggest you give it a try! Tossed with a little olive oil, salt, herbs, and roasted the flavors of the grape become richer, sweeter, and much more complex.

This recipe is something I created to be served as an Amuse Bouche at the bed and breakfast where I create and serve brunch. The dish mixes the complex flavors of roasted Grapes with the creaminess of Cream Cheese and a slight crunch and saltiness from the toast points and roasted Almonds. My favorite thing about this dish is that it can be totally readjusted to fit the needs of your event. Try switching up the flavors by substituting in some other delicious flavors and ingredients like Goat Cheese, Thyme, Blueberries, Orange zest, Oregano, and much much more.

Roasted Grape Crostini

Prep: 10 Min | Cook: 25 Minutes | Servings: 12

Ingredients:

  • 5 Cups Red Grapes

  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil (plus additional for serving)

  • 3 tsp Salt (divided)

  • 1 Tb black pepper

  • 1.5 Tb fresh rosemary, minced

  • 2 Cups Creamed Cheese

  • Aged Balsamic Vinegar, to taste

  • 1 Tb Honey

  • 1/2 roasted Almonds, chopped

  • toast points or good toasted and sliced bread

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

  2. If making you are making your own toast points you can do so by slicing bread into thin slices, drizzling with salt, pepper, olive oil and baking for 5 to 10 minutes until crispy and golden. Allow to cool before using.

  3. In a bowl toss together the grapes, remove stems, 2 tsp of salt, olive oil, rosemary, and black pepper. Ensure grapes are well covered and then pour onto a baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until grapes begin to burst and soften. Allow grapes to cool and hold in the fridge until ready to use.

  4. While grapes are roasting, in a mixing bowl add Cream Cheese, honey, 1 tsp salt. Whip ingredients together using a mixer, hand mixer, or whisk. Mixture should be soft and airy like frosting.

  5. Build the crostinis with a layer of cream cheese, grapes, a sprinkle of almonds and a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar and additional Olive Oil.

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