Name: Pesto Crostini with Parmesan & Soppressata
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 24 crostini
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 crostini; 0.5 cup lemon pesto; 24 slices soppressata; 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze; 6 ounces parmesan; 1 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Pesto Crostini with Parmesan & Soppressata

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Pesto Crostini with Parmesan & Soppressata

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Ingredients

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Pesto Crostini with Parmesan & Soppressata

Balsamic Glaze

1 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

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Pesto Crostini

Spread each crostini with about 1 teaspoon of pesto. Then, fold the slices of soppressata in quarters, and place one slice on each crostini.

Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top of the crostini. Add a slice of parmesan on top of each toast. Serve immediately.

Balsamic Glaze

Add the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved.

Simmer the balsamic glaze, stirring often, until it's syrupy and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 8-12 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the glaze cool completely. It will thicken more as it cools.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Crostini for Optimal Crunch 🥖
Lightly brush crostini with olive oil and toast at 400°F for 3-4 minutes until golden; this prevents them from becoming soggy when layered with pesto and toppings.
Balance Acidity with Brown Sugar 🍯
Dissolve a pinch of brown sugar into the balsamic glaze before drizzling to mellow its sharpness and enhance the sweet-savory contrast with the peppery soppressata.
Warm Soppressata Slices Slightly 🌡️
Briefly warm the soppressata in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side to release its oils and intensify its peppery flavor, creating a more cohesive bite.
Shave Parmesan for Better Texture 🧀
Use a vegetable peeler to create thin parmesan shavings instead of grating; they'll melt slightly from the warm crostini while maintaining elegant presentation and delicate flavor.
Layer Before Final Assembly ⚡
Apply pesto first as a moisture barrier, then soppressata, then parmesan, with balsamic glaze last to prevent the crostini from getting soggy and ensure each element shines.