Blackberry Prosciutto Crostini

Making appetizers can be so fun, but can also get overwhelming. This appetizer recipe brings together a classy elegance but is really quite simple. It may seem daunting to make your own blackberry compote, but it really is just so super simple to do. The sweet and salty combo of the compote and prosciutto is such a nice bite. If you are in need of an appetizer that looks just as good as it tastes, then this recipe for Blackberry Prosciutto Crostini will fit the bill.

I have included my recipe for a very simple blackberry compote. If you need to save time, or can’t find fresh blackberries, you can always use a jarred version. I do prefer a compote over a jam for this particular preparation. Both are essentially fruit and sugar cooked down. The main difference is whole versus chopped/crushed fruit. Compotes use whole fruits and tend to have a much chunkier texture.

You will notice that I listed whipped cream cheese and not just block cream cheese. This gives the final result a bit lighter feel to it. You can find pre whipped cream cheese at the grocery, or you can whip it yourself. If you need to whip it yourself, I suggest using a whisk attachment for your stand mixer. You want to whisk it on a medium setting for about 5 minutes to get a nice texture.

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Blackberry Prosciutto Crostini

A classy, elegant and simple appetizer, perfect for your next get together.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword baguette, blackberry compote, blackberry jam, cream cheese, french baguette, fresh chives, Prosciutto

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 1 Baguette cut into ½ inch slices
• ½ lb Prosciutto thinly sliced
• 8 oz Cream Cheese whipped
• 1 sprig Fresh Chives cut in 1 inch pieces

For the Blackberry Compote

• 1 pint Blackberries
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tsp Salt

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425degF
• In a sauce pan over medium heat, add water, sugar, salt and blackberries. Stir occasionally, while allowing to come to a boil. Gently smash blackberries while letting bubble for 5 minutes. Then reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for 15 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Line bread slices on a baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking oil. Place in oven and back for 5 minutes. (Should be a very light toast). Let cool for about 5 minutes.
• Smear each bread slice with cream cheese then add a spoonful of blackberry compote. Add two or three small pieces of prosciutto to the top and then two or three pieces of chives.
• These can be served right away or cover and placed in refrigerator, up to overnight.