Finger Food & Dips

Grape and Prosciutto Crostini

These crostini make an elegant party appetiser before a Mediterranean-style meal. Recipe courtesy California Table Grapes.

Serves 12
Prep Time: 5 minutes.
Cooking Time: 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced into 10-15mm slices
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups fresh California grapes
• 1 bunch basil
• 120g soft goat's cheese
• 6 slices prosciutto
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
•  Pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

• Preheat oven to 160°C.
• Lightly brush 12 slices of baguette with olive oil and lay them directly on the middle rack of the oven. Toast for 5 minutes, or until light golden brown.
• Put remaining olive oil in a small sauté pan and warm on medium-high for a few minutes.
• Add the grapes and sauté for 5 minutes or until soft and warmed through. Remove from heat.
• Top each baguette with one leaf of basil and spread goat's cheese evenly among the toasted slices.
• Cut each slice of prosciutto in half and drape over the cheese.
• Sprinkle balsamic vinegar over the grapes and add few grinds of pepper.
• Top each of the baguettes with three grapes.
• May be served warm or made in advance and served at room temperature.