European
European - British - Mains
Whipped Blue Cheese Crostini
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 38 g Danish blue cheese
- • 64 g quark
- • 4 slices wholemeal bread (we used a large Warburtons medium sliced wholmeal loaf)
- • 6 grapes (cut in quarters lengthways )
- • low calorie cooking spray
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Remove the crusts from the bread, then roll each slice out so they are 2mm thick.
2
Phase 2
Using a 4cm star cutter, cut out 24 stars.
3
Phase 3
Place them on a baking tray, spray with a little low calorie cooking spray and cook in a hot oven (around 210°C) for 4 or 5 minutes. Turning once halfway.
4
Phase 4
Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
5
Phase 5
In the meantime, place the Danish blue cheese and quark in a food processor and blitz until smooth.
6
Phase 6
Place in a piping bag fitted with a small star shaped nozzle and pipe the blue cheese mix in a swirl on top of each piece of toasted bread.
7
Phase 7
Finally, top with quarter of a grape and serve.