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ROQUEFORT APPLE CROSTINI WITH TOASTED NUTS

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ROQUEFORT APPLE CROSTINI WITH TOASTED NUTS

ROQUEFORT APPLE CROSTINI WITH TOASTED NUTS

A sophisticated appetizer combining creamy Roquefort cheese blended with sautéed sweet apples and cider, served on grilled baguette slices and topped with toasted pistachios or walnuts. Perfect for Easter parties with a modern twist.

🕒 Prep Time: 30 min + chilling

🍳 Cook Time: 10 min
🍰 Servings: 10 crostini

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette
  • 2-3 sweet apples (not tart)
  • Butter for spreading and sautéing
  • Toasted pistachios or coarsely chopped walnuts

Roquefort Cream:

  • 30 g butter (82% fat)
  • 50 ml heavy cream
  • 100 g Roquefort cheese
  • 1 sweet apple (not tart)
  • 1 tbsp sweet apple cider (or apple brandy, or semi-dry white wine)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Roquefort cream ahead to allow it to thicken. Melt butter over low heat in a pan. Peel, core, and finely dice the apple, then sauté gently for about 5 minutes until softened but not browned. Taste to ensure a baked apple flavor.
  2. Add cider and simmer until it bubbles.
  3. In a food processor, combine cooled apple mixture, cream, and Roquefort cheese broken into chunks. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for a few hours until firm and spreadable.
  4. Slice baguette and spread lightly with butter on both sides. Grill in a hot pan until lightly golden. Let cool completely to prevent melting the cheese cream.
  5. Core the apples with a corer and cut in half. Slice thinly and sauté in butter in batches until soft and baked-apple flavored (about 3 minutes). Let cool.
  6. To assemble, spread a moderate layer of Roquefort cream on each baguette slice. Arrange two apple slices in a fan shape on top and sprinkle with toasted nuts.
  7. Optionally, garnish the platter with fresh arugula and baby spinach leaves. Serve immediately.

💡 Tips

  • Use sweet apples to balance the sharpness of Roquefort.
  • Allow the cream to chill well for easy spreading.
  • Toast nuts lightly to enhance their flavor and crunch.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Easter and festive gatherings
  • Elegant finger foods and appetizers
  • Cheese lovers looking for unique flavor combinations