Whipped Feta Apple Crostini

Whipped feta and cream cheese top crisp baguette slices with fresh apple, honey, and walnuts in this easy 25-minute vegetarian appetizer.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 10 min · Yield: 8 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 8 oz feta cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1 loaf baguette
• 1 medium apple
• 2 tbsp honey
• 0.25 cup walnuts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.125 tsp black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil. (about 5 min) — 400°F
2. Bake the baguette slices for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until crisp and lightly golden. (about 8 min) — 400°F
3. Blend the feta, cream cheese, and black pepper until smooth and creamy, scraping down the bowl as needed. (about 2 min)
4. Slice the apple thinly and toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until fragrant. (about 3 min) — Medium heat
5. Spread the whipped feta over the toasted baguette slices. Top with apple slices, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with toasted walnuts. (about 2 min)
6. Return the assembled crostini to the oven for 2 minutes, just until the feta is warmed and the honey loosens slightly. (about 2 min) — 400°F