Boursin Prosciutto Arugula Crostini are the easiest 5 ingredient appetizer you can make! Crunchy crostini are topped with creamy Boursin cheese, crisp arugula, and salty prosciutto. They are finished with a drizzle of sweet and sticky balsamic glaze. These are a fan favorite!
Boursin Prosciutto Arugula Crostini Recipe
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When it comes to entertaining it is a must to have a few quick and easy appetizer recipes saved in your back pocket. Whether you are hosting a dinner party, attending a potluck, or got a last minute invite to a friends house! These crostini are the perfect recipe that only requires 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep.
What are Crostini
Crostini are thinly sliced pieces of baguette that are drizzled with olive oil and baked until golden brown and crispy. They are perfect for entertaining as you can buy a box from the store and keep them in the pantry for last minute recipes. Or you can make your own with a fresh baguette!
Since they are crispy and crunchy they are perfect for topping with all sorts of toppings - from cheese, to jam, to meats and more! They stay crunchy even after topping them making them a great finger food for entertaining.
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Ingredients
- Baguette - you can use store bought or homemade crostini for this recipe. Home made takes about 5 minutes extra to make as you need to slice the baguette, brush them with oil and then bake for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Arugula - prosciutto and arugula is a classic Italian combination. Arugula has a peppery flavor that pairs perfect with cured meats, cheese and sweet balsamic glaze.
- Prosciutto - what's not to love about this delicate meat! It's flavor is so unique and delicious. You can swap for genoa salami, summer sausage, salami, or shaved black forest ham. You can even make some with a spicy salami like a hot cacciatore or spicy calabrese salami.
- Boursin Cheese - we love to use herb and garlic Boursin cheese for this recipe. It is so rich, creamy and flavor packed. You can swap this for herb and garlic cream cheese or really any spreadable cheese that you like!
- Balsamic Glaze - this is can be omitted if you don't have it on hand but it is highly recommended. It gives the crostini the most beautiful finish that makes them look extra fancy. It's sweet, sticky, and oh so delicious!
- Note: do not swap the balsamic glaze for regular balsamic vinegar. Balsamic glaze is a reduced sweetened balsamic vinegar that has a thick syrup consistency.
How to Make Crostini
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- If using store bought crostini skip this step. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush both sides of each bread slice generously with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Cook for 5 minutes until toasted on both sides, flipping halfway through cooking. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
- To assemble the crostini, spread a spoonful of Boursin on each crostini. Top with enough arugula to cover the crostini. Top each with a piece of prosciutto. Lightly drizzle the top of each crostini with balsamic glaze.
- Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic glaze over each crostini. Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Crostini
- Crostini - for the quickest recipe you can use a box of store bought crostini. They sell them in all different flavors too so you can even change up the flavor a bit each time you make them! If making the crostini from scratch all you need is a baguette and some olive oil. It will only take you 5 minutes to prep them.
- Assembly - for best results we recommend spreading the cheese on the crostini first then topping with arugula. The prosciutto on top holds the arugula in place so that it doesn't fall off when your guests pick one up or while they are eating.
- Flavor Variations - this appetizer is a great way to use up leftover charcuterie ingredients! You can use any spreadable cheese you have (flavored or not). Instead of arugula you can omit this if you don't have any on hand. The meat can be customized as well, this recipe works great with prosciutto or genoa salami, summer sausage, salami, or shaved black forest ham. You can even make some with a spicy salami like a hot cacciatore or spicy calabrese salami!
FAQ
This appetizer is best served at room temperature. If you are making homemade crostini you want the crostini to be cooled to room temperature or else they will melt the cheese.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an air tight container or platter covered with plastic wrap for up to 1-2 days. The longer they are in the fridge the crostini will become soft and the arugula will begin to wilt.
This recipe is not freezer friendly.
For a vegetarian recipe you can swap the prosciutto for a plant based deli meat alternative, or caramelized onions.
For a vegan recipe you can swap the prosciutto for a plant based deli meat alternative, or caramelized onions. You can also swap the cheese for a vegan cheese.
For a gluten free recipe use a gluten free baguette and ensure that the deli meat used is also gluten free.
For a dairy free recipe use a dairy free cheese.
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Boursin Prosciutto Arugula Crostini
Ingredients
- 1 baguette (sliced into ½ " slices, or 1 box store bought crostini)
- 3 tablespoon olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 1 pack Boursin Garlic and Herb Cheese (150 grams, or herb and garlic cream cheese, or spreadable garlic cheese of choice)
- 100 grams prosciutto (cut or torn into pieces, about 12 slices)
- 2 cups arugula
- ¼ cup balsamic glaze
Instructions
- If using store bought crostini skip this step. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush both sides of each bread slice generously with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Cook for 5 minutes until toasted on both sides, flipping halfway through cooking. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
- To assemble the crostini, spread a spoonful of Boursin on each crostini. Top with enough arugula to cover the crostini. Top each with a piece of prosciutto. Lightly drizzle the top of each crostini with balsamic glaze.
- Just before serving, drizzle the balsamic glaze over each crostini. Serve and enjoy!
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