Description
These mini crostini with goat’s cheese and artichokes make a delightful appetizer that combines crispy baked bread cups with creamy goat cheese, tangy artichoke hearts, and flavorful pesto. Perfect for entertaining or a tasty snack, they are easy to prepare and visually impressive.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Mini Crostini Cups
- 4 slices of white or sourdough bread
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
For the Toppings
- 125g small log of goat’s cheese (you won’t use it all)
- 8 grilled artichoke hearts, from a jar
- 1 small jar of pesto (about 3–4 tbsp)
- ½ packet of rocket leaves (about 30g)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread cups: Cut the crusts off the bread slices. Then, cut each slice diagonally in half, and cut each half again to form 2 triangles, resulting in 16 small triangles total.
- Shape and bake: Gently press each bread triangle into the cavities of a mini muffin tin to create small cups. Brush each bread cup lightly with olive oil to help them crisp up while baking.
- Bake until golden: Place the muffin tin in a preheated oven at 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6 for about 7 minutes, or until the bread cups are golden and crisp. Remove and leave to cool completely in the tin to retain shape.
- Add toppings: Once cooled, top each crostini cup with a small piece of goat’s cheese, followed by half an artichoke heart. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of pesto over each.
- Finish with rocket: Scatter fresh rocket leaves over the prepared crostini for a peppery, fresh finish. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Using day-old or slightly stale bread helps the crostini hold shape and crisp better.
- You can substitute pesto with a sun-dried tomato spread for a different flavor.
- To make ahead, bake the bread cups and store them in an airtight container; add toppings just before serving to maintain crispiness.
- A mini muffin tin is ideal for shaping these crostini cups, but a similar small baking mold can be used.
- If goat cheese is not available, cream cheese or ricotta can be used as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: mini crostini, goat cheese appetizer, artichoke crostini, pesto bites, quick party snacks, Mediterranean appetizers
