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Cheese Crostini ❤️ Baked dates are one of my favorite things ever, they become so caramely? and in contrast with the crunchy bread and nutty gruyere… Heaven. If you’ve never had dates with cheese… OMG you are going to be obsessed with this recipe!
If you love crostini appetizers, you have to try my Fig Butter & Brie Crostini!
Why You’ll Love Cheese Crostini
These Cheese Crostini are the most perfect appetizer, I love making these during the holidays for my family… They go nuts for them. The dates give it that caramely and nutty flavor. The bread give it that crunchy element and it is EPIC! The combination of textures and flavors is truly unreal. Honestly, these are super easy to make and extremely delicious.
How To Prepare Cheese Crostini
❤️ First, pit the dates.
🧀 Secondly, stuff the dates with a chunk of Gruyère.
🥖 Then, drizzle plenty of olive oil on the bread.
🔥 Top with a date and bake at 350F for 15-18 minutes.
🌿 Lastly, top with chives.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can use any cheese of your choice, such as Comte instead of Gruyère.
- You can use any bread you like instead of baguette.
- I like to top mine with chives, but you can top with your favorite herbs or whichever ones you have on hand.
Chef Nadia’s Tip
Baguettes are great for making crostinis!
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Common Questions
Yes, you can use any cheese of your choice, such as Comte.
I use Emmi Gruyere.
Yes absolutely! You can use any bread of your choice.
I use Rhutab dates.
You don’t have to. You can leave them out, or use any herbs you have on hand for topping.
Cheese Crostini
Ingredients
- 9 large dates, I used rhutab
- 9 gruyère, thick chunks to stuff dates
- 9 slices of baguette
- Olive oil, to taste
- Chives, to taste for topping
Instructions
- First, pit the dates.
- Secondly, stuff the dates with a chunk of Gruyère.
- Then, drizzle plenty of olive oil on the bread.
- Top with a date and bake at 350F for 15-18 minutes.
- Lastly, top with chives.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
