DELETE Crunchy Christmas crostini
Tangy beetroot pickle goes well with stilton to make this an appetising festive appetizer
Difficulty and servings
Makes 25
Preperation and cooking times
Prep 25 35 mins
Vegetarian
- Up to a day ahead, preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Slice the ciabatta into about 25 thin slices. Lay them on a couple of baking trays and brush with the oil. Toast in the oven for 10 minutes until they begin to go golden, checking after 5 minutes as the trays may need turning.
- Up to an hour ahead, cut the stilton into slices a little smaller than the toasts (this is easier to do if the cheese is cold from the fridge), and keep covered.
A fruity alternative
To save time slicing and toasting, you can find packets of pre-baked ciabatta crisp breads in some supermarkets. For a fruity alternative to celery, try using thin slices of pear.
Per crostini
62 kcalories, protein 3g, carbohydrate 6g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 0g, salt 0.4 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2002.

'We enjoyed the contrast of the stilton, beetroot and almost fried bread finish. If there are children at your party, they may prefer cheddar to stilton.'
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Difficulty and servings
Makes 25
Preperation and cooking times
Prep 25 35 mins
Vegetarian
Classic Christmas flavours
Ingredients
Per crostini
62 kcalories, protein 3g, carbohydrate 6g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 0g, salt 0.4 g


