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Crostini & Easy Appetizers

Crostini are the easiest way to turn charcuterie into a passed appetizer. These recipes start with toasted baguette slices and build from there: prosciutto with balsamic glaze, burrata with honey, apricot and brie, or classic caprese. You’ll also find quick bites that work on a board or on their own, like hot honey halloumi, air fryer brie and salami cream cheese roll-ups.

  • Prosciutto wrapped dates on a charcuterie board, with one date bitten to show the blue cheese and almond inside
    Prosciutto Wrapped Dates with Blue Cheese
  • Air fryer baked brie topped with raspberries and pecans on a round wooden board with crackers, honey cinnamon sweet thins, and a sprig of fresh rosemary.
    Easy Air Fryer Brie with Raspberries and Honey
  • Prosciutto crostini topped with burrata, fresh basil and balsamic glaze on a wooden board
    Prosciutto Crostini with Burrata & Balsamic Glaze
  • a large white plate filled with charcuterie skewers made with mozzarella, grape tomatoes, salami, and fresh basil with a dish of homemade italian dressing on the side
    Charcuterie Skewers
  • a closeup of burrata and prosciutto crostini with a drizzle of honey and fresh herbs on a wooden cutting board
    Burrata Crostini with Prosciutto, Honey & Herbs
  • Apricot and brie crostini with fresh thyme and walnuts, on a wood serving board
    Apricot & Brie Crostini
  • four skewers of hot honey halloumi cheese on parchment paper and garnished with thinly slice red chile peppers
    How to Make Hot Honey Halloumi (Grill or Pan-Fry)
  • an assortment of nine crostini with different toppings: brie, pears, honey, blue cheese, salami, cucumbers, tomatoes, smoked salmon, and deli meat
    How to Make Crostini (Plus Easy Topping Ideas)
  • two crostini caprese on a wooden board with cherry tomatoes and two types of fresh basil
    The Perfect Crostini Caprese
  • ham and salami cream cheese roll ups on a white wooden serving board
    Ham or Salami Cream Cheese Roll Ups
  • a large brown plate filled with apple and brie crostini with walnuts and drizzled honey
    Apple and Brie Crostini with Honey and Walnuts
  • an overhead shot of a white plate with two whipped ricotta crostini with figs, walnuts, and parma ham
    Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Figs and Parma Ham
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I’m Kristy, a cookbook author, former personal chef, and longtime recipe developer who’s been entertaining for almost 30 years. Here I share my favorite charcuterie boards and the easy appetizers that go with them. Questions? I’m always happy to help!

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