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Blackberry Prosciutto Crostini

Blackberry Prosciutto Crostini

A classy, elegant and simple appetizer, perfect for your next get together.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
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

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