Vegan Cream Cheese Pesto Crostini
These Vegan Cream Cheese Pesto Crostini are the perfect party appetizer. Smooth cream cheese, vibrant pesto and blistered garlicky tomatoes combine to make the perfect topping for crispy bread.
Ingredients
- 1 small loaf french bread cut in 12 slices
- 4 oz vegan cream cheese
- 4 oz pesto
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes cut in half
- salt & pepper
- balsamic glaze to taste
- fresh herbs parsley or basil
Instructions
- Cut french bread into 1/2" slices. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until browned on the edges.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt & pepper and saute until tomatoes begin to burst.
- To assemble, spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each bread slice. Top with pesto and a few tomato halves. Drizzle crostini with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve immediately.