Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy with these Grilled Pineapple Crostini topped with creamy burrata cheese, a drizzle of spicy honey, and fresh basil. This appetizer is a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will impress your guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Grilled Pineapple:
- 1 small pineapple (peeled, cored, and sliced into rings or half-moons)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Crostini:
- 1 French baguette (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
Additional Toppings:
- 8 ounces burrata cheese (torn into pieces)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (chopped or torn)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the Pineapple: Brush pineapple slices with olive oil and grill for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly caramelized. Cut into small chunks after grilling.
- Toast the Crostini: Toast baguette slices until golden and crisp.
- Prepare the Spicy Honey: Mix honey and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Assemble: Top each crostini with burrata, grilled pineapple chunks, a drizzle of spicy honey, chopped basil, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can prepare the spicy honey in advance for a more intense flavor.
- Feel free to use peaches or mango as substitutes for pineapple.
- Best served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
