These cashew cheese and sundried tomato crostini are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. Creamy, tangy, and bursting with flavor, they're ridiculously easy to make and sure to impress your guests. They're also naturally vegan and gluten-free (make sure you check your ingredients!), which means many friends can join the party!
I was inspired to create this recipe after a disastrous attempt at making store-bought crostini taste interesting. Let's be honest, sometimes store-bought just doesn't cut it. So, I rolled up my sleeves, grabbed my favorite ingredients, and created something utterly divine. And, if I can do it, trust me, you can definitely do this too!
Required Equipments
- Baking sheet
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Toothpicks
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This recipe delivers incredible flavor in a simple, elegant appetizer. The creamy cashew cheese perfectly complements the sweet, tangy sundried tomatoes, all atop a perfectly crisp crostini.
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 4 servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is crucial for perfectly crisp crostini, so don't skip this step!
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cashew butter, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until completely smooth and creamy. If it seems too thick, add a tiny bit of water, a teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. Think smooth, not runny!
- Spread the cashew cheese mixture evenly onto your baguette slices. Make sure to get a nice, even layer to prevent uneven cooking and to get that full cheesy flavor in every bite. A thin, even layer is key!
- Place the sundried tomatoes on top of the cashew cheese. If using whole sundried tomatoes, consider chopping them into smaller pieces first. Arrange the tomatoes nicely for both flavor and aesthetic appeal!
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crostini are golden brown and the cashew cheese is slightly browned and bubbly. Watch them carefully—they can go from perfect to burnt in a flash!
- Remove the crostini from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. I know, waiting is hard, but it allows the cheese to set a little and makes for easier handling. Use toothpicks to serve these cute little bites if desired!
- Once cool enough to handle, delicately drizzle with olive oil if you wish. A high quality olive oil can make all the difference—don't cheap out here!
📝 Notes
- For extra zing, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cashew cheese mixture!
- If your sundried tomatoes are packed in oil, be sure to drain them well before using them. Nobody wants a soggy crostini!
- These are best served immediately, but leftovers are still pretty good!
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal
Protein: 5g
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Calcium: 100mg
