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Prep time
1 hour 10 minutes
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Cook time
10 minutes
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Serves
30
Author Notes
This crostini makes a great appetizer or accompaniment to the holidays. This recipe is for 30 servings and is great when serving a crowd. Cut the recipe in half for smaller meals. —Jenny
Ingredients
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30
slices, baguette, 1/2 inch slices cut diagonally
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1/2 cup
olive oil, divided
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1/4 cup
dried figs (4-5 figs)
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1/4 cup
dried cranberries
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1/4 cup
pine nuts
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1/4 cup
pepitas
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2 tablespoons
sunflower seed kernals
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1
shallot, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon
lemon zest
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3 tablespoons
lemon juice
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2 tablespoons
honey
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1 1/2 tablespoons
dijon mustard
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salt and pepper, to taste
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1 pound
brussels sprouts
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1 cup
ricotta cheese, room temperature
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1 cup
cream cheese or goat cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon
lemon juice
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lemon zest for garnish
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flaked sea salt/finishing salt, to garnish to taste
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2-4
slices prosciutto (optional)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brush bread with the olive oil. Toast for 8-10 minutes.
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Next, chop the dried cranberries and figs into small pieces. Place in a small bowl and cover with very hot water for 30 minutes. Drain.
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Prepare the pine nuts, sunflower seeds and pepitas. Place them in a dry skillet on medium high heat and toast for 4-6 minutes until toasted. Let cool.
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To prepare the dressing, place shallot, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl and while whisking, stream in ¼ cup of the olive oil.
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Shred the Brussels Sprouts either by hand or via a food processor. Transfer to a bowl with the dried figs and dried cranberries. Toss to coat and let it sit for 15 minutes. Fold in pepitas and pine nuts into Brussels Sprouts.
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Combine the ricotta cheese and the cream cheese or goat cheese in a bowl. Add in juice and zest of lemon.
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Spread each toast with about 1 tablespoon of cheese mixture.
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Divide Brussels Sprouts mixture between toasts.
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Cut thin strips of the prosciutto and in a dry pan, crisp them. Drain and let cool. Then sprinkle on top of the crostini.
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Better prepared and consumed the same day. Brussels Sprouts mixture also makes a great salad by itself.
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