Elegant, citrus‑herbal, Italian‑California freshness with a festive cranberry twist.
A bright, elegant crostini layered with creamy burrata, salty prosciutto, and a citrus‑rosemary cranberry topping. It’s festive, fresh, and effortlessly chic — the kind of appetizer Giada would serve at a holiday gathering or Italian‑California dinner party.
Prep 15 min Cook 10 min Serves 12 crostini
Fancy Friendsgiving Finger Food: Cranberry & Prosciutto Crostini/tastytreatideas.com
Ingredients
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Pinch sea salt
1 baguette sliced into ½‑inch pieces
3 tbsp olive oil
6 oz burrata or fresh mozzarella
6–8 slices prosciutto
Handful fresh basil leaves
To finish extra lemon zest + flaky salt
Instructions
- Make the Cranberry Topping
Combine cranberries, honey, lemon juice, zest, rosemary and salt in a small saucepan. Simmer 5–7 minutes until berries burst and mixture thickens. Cool completely. - Toast the Crostini
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and bake 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. - Assemble
Add a spoonful of burrata or mozzarella to each crostini. Tear prosciutto into smaller pieces and drape over the cheese. Spoon cranberry topping over the prosciutto. - Finish + Serve
Top with basil, lemon zest, and flaky salt. Serve immediately for the perfect balance of creamy, salty, tart and herbaceous.
Beauty Benefits
- Olive oil provides healthy fats for glowing skin
- Cranberries brighten complexion with vitamin C
- Lemon boosts collagen production
- Basil offers anti‑inflammatory phytonutrients
Health Benefits
- Cranberries support immune + urinary tract health
- Prosciutto adds protein in small portions
- Burrata provides calcium
- Herbs aid digestion
Substitutions
- Goat cheese instead of burrata
- Arugula instead of basil
- Orange zest instead of lemon
- Toasted walnuts for crunch
Storage
- Best assembled fresh
- Cranberry topping keeps 5 days refrigerated
- Toasted crostini keep 3 days in an airtight container
- Assemble just before serving to maintain crispness
History
Crostini originated in Italy as a way to use day‑old bread, topped with fresh ingredients. Prosciutto has been part of Italian cuisine for centuries, prized for its delicate saltiness. Cranberries bring a North American seasonal twist, merging Italian tradition with California freshness — Giada’s signature style.
Enjoy Cranberry Prosciutto Crostini!
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