Description
Christmas Crostini with Smoked Salmon is a quick and elegant holiday appetizer featuring creamy pesto spread, smoked salmon, and festive pomegranate seeds. Perfect for your Christmas table, this easy recipe is full of flavor and holiday cheer.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp pesto sauce
- 4 oz smoked salmon, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese and pesto until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture generously on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each slice with a folded piece of smoked salmon. Drizzle lightly with fresh lemon juice.
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top and garnish with fresh dill or parsley. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this festive appetizer.
Notes
- Make the cream cheese-pesto spread and toast the baguette slices a day ahead for easy assembly.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread or crackers.
- Store assembled crostini in the fridge for up to one day, though they’re best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook/Assembly
- Cuisine: Holiday, European-Inspired