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May 21, 2018 By Lisa 1 Comment

Crostini with Edible Flowers and Garden Herbs

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Last Updated October 19th, 2018 at 10:51 pm by Lisa

Spring garden crostini with edible flowers and herbs is a spectacular easy appetizer, perfect for a tea, garden party, wedding shower, or ladies luncheon.

The baguette slices are brushed with good olive oil, and grilled until the bread has a golden crisp crunch.  Each bite of crostini with the cream cheese herb topping is perfectly crisp, pretty, and delightful!

Spring Garden Crostini on a white platter with Edible Flowers & Herbs ready to serve

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What is Crostini?

Crostini Defined: (noun) small pieces of toasted or fried bread served with a topping as an appetizer or canapé.

How To Pronounce Crostini?

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What is Grilled Crostini?

Step One: Slice the Baguette Diagonally, Brush with olive oil on both sides

Brushing olive oil on baguette slices before grilling for crostini

Step Two: 3 Ways To Make Crostini Toasts:

1 – On an Outdoor Grill, toast for 15 to 20 seconds on each side, until nicely marked, then remove with tongs and set aside.

2 – Broil, adjust the rack so the slices are 2 inches from the flame and turn when the crostini starts to blacken at the edges.

3 – Heat your indoor grill pan and flip over with tongs after 30-60 seconds once browned and grill-marked.

Turning sliced baguette slices to make crostini toasts Spring Garden Edible Flowers & Herbs

Wisps of smoke coming up off grill making grilled crostini toasts for Spring Garden Edible Flowers & Herbs grilling

Grill marks look great, but it’s more important to get a nice toast on the bread. The herb spread will cover the bread, so don’t be too concerned if they aren’t all perfect.

CAN YOU MAKE CROSTINI TOASTS AHEAD OF TIME?

To make the crostini toasts ahead of time, grill them, and cool completely to room temperature. Store in airtight containers up to two days on the counter. You may need to re-crisp the crostini in the oven on a sheet pan for a few minutes, to remove any moisture.

Spring Garden Edible Flowers & Herbs grilled

 Step Three: Prepare Crostini Cream Cheese Herb Topping

1  8 oz. package of cream cheese softened

1/4 teaspoon celery salt (or make your own homemade Celery Salt)

2 finely minced tablespoons each: parsley, basil, dill, chives

Ingredients to assemble Spring Garden Crostini made from edible garden flowers, herbs, and a creamy herb topping on grilled baguette slices.

Instructions:

In a bowl, stir softened cream cheese, celery salt, and herbs.

The topping can be made up to a day ahead, covered, and refrigerated.

Spread Cream Cheese Herb Topping on each slice of bread.

Garnish with edible flowers, mint, and dill or any herbs you like from your garden or farmers market!

Tip: Use a hand mixer to soften the cream cheese quickly, otherwise rest the block in a bowl on the counter for an hour to soften. It will be easier to mix in the herbs and celery salt.

The measuring spoons below were my Mom’s.  I love to cook with her things, and She would be so proud that I share her passion of cooking as she taught cooking classes for many years.

I often wonder what she would think of my cooking and this website. Pretty sure she would love it and probably talk to her friends about it until they were bored and rolling their eyeballs! (She loved to  brag about her children, can you relate?)

Spring Garden Edible Flowers & Herbs ingredients

Cream Cheese Herb Topping can be made a day ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Just pull it out of the fridge an hour or so before you want to use it, so it spreads easier.

Cream cheese herb topping being mixed in a small clear bowl for Crostinin with Garden Edible Flowers & Garden Herbs

 

Now, Let’s Talk About Edible Flowers:

You can pick flowers from your garden, just be sure that they are organic, pesticide-free, and safe to eat as an edible flower.

See the links and the list below. Hey, you don’t have to eat them, but they sure do make a beautiful statement!

Where To Order Edible Flowers:

Edible flowers can be ordered through the produce department of your local grocery store, ordered online, or through Costco.

I ordered edible flowers through Costco. It is a large box and costs $39.99.  Also see my post on how to make a DIY Garden Party Flower Ice Bucket to chill wine, champagne, or any large bottle and is be perfect to use the extra flowers from this recipe.  So easy and SO cute!

Crostini: Spring Garden Edible Flowers & Herbs close box

Common Edible Flower List and Resources:

Arugula
Bachelor’s Buttons
Basil Blossom
Borage
Buzz Button
Calendula
Carnation
Camelia
Chive Blossom
Chrysanthemum
Dahlia
Daylily
Garlic Blossom
Hibiscus
Hollyhock
Lavender
Lilac
Marigold
Nasturtium
Orchid
Pansy
Peony
Rose
Snapdragon
Squash Blossom
Violet
Viola
Again, if you pick flowers from your own garden be sure that they are pesticide free and an edible flower.

Here is a link to the Edible Flower Lists

Here is a link to an Edible Flower Chart

This is the box of edible flowers from Costco, I had it shipped to my home. It arrived packed on cool packs and was in great condition. It was fine in the fridge for a couple of days until I made the crostini recipe.
Costco does not ship perishables over the weekend or for delivery on the weekend.  (I love Costco Delivery, it is FREE, have you tried this yet? It could change your life) ; )
 A beautiful clear box of edible flowers that will make Spring Garden Crostini

 

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Spring Garden Crostini decorted with edible flowers on toasted crostini baguttle, spread with creamy her topping, and decorated with edible flowers and garden herbs on a platter ready to serve as a perfect appetizer for a shower or garden party.
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Crostini: Spring Garden Edible Flowers + Herbs
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
 

Spring garden crostini with edible flowers and herbs is a spectacular easy appetizer, perfect for a tea, garden party, wedding shower, or Mother's Day.

Course: Appetizers, Dips, & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crostini, edible flowers, spring appetizer
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 80 kcal
Author: Lisa
Ingredients
  • 1 baguette
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 oz. package of cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 2 tablespoons each finely minced: parsley basil, dill, chives
  • 1 box edible flowers
  • 1/4 cup mint and dill pieces to garnish small pieces
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Instructions
  1. Slice 1 baguette diagonally with a serrated bread knife. Brush each slice with olive oil on both sides.

  2. Choose your grill method for the Baguette Slices: On a outdoor grill, toast for 15 to 20 seconds on each side, until nicely marked, then remove with tongs and set aside OR Oven Broil, adjust the rack so the slices are 2 inches from the flame and turn when the crostini starts to blacken at the edges OR Heat your indoor grill pan and flip over after 30-60 seconds once browned and grill-marked. Cool the bread on a tray before assembling.
  3. Prepare Crostini Herb Spread: In a bowl , stir softened cream cheese, celery salt and herbs.The topping can be made up to a day ahead, covered, and refrigerated.
  4. Spread Cream Cheese Herb Topping on each slice of cooled bread.
  5. Garnish with edible flowers, mint, and dill or anything you like from your garden or farmers market (just be sure they are organic)!

Recipe Notes

Grilled Crostini Tip: Grill marks look great, but it's more important to get a nice toast on the bread. The herb spread will cover the bread, so don't be too concerned if they aren't all perfect.

Herb Spread Tip: Use a hand mixer to soften the cream cheese quickly, otherwise rest in a bowl on the counter for an hour to soften, this makes it easier to stir in the herbs and celery salt. 

Make Crostini Toasts Ahead of Time: To make the crostini toasts ahead of time, grill them, and cool completely to room temperature. Store in airtight containers up to two days on the counter. You may need to re-crisp the crostini in the oven on a sheet pan for a few minutes, to remove any moisture.

Nutrition Facts
Crostini: Spring Garden Edible Flowers + Herbs
Amount Per Serving (2 g)
Calories 80 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 118mg 5%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3.5%
Vitamin C 0.5%
Calcium 1.8%
Iron 2.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Close up of a few crostinin toasts, topped with herb cheese and fresh edible flowers for Spring Garden Edible Flowers & Herbs close snaps

Spring Garden Edible Flower & Herb Crostini fucshia

 

 

Try mint and dill with the edible flowers for fresh spring garden flavor!

All The Best Dishes,

Lisa

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Garden Frozen Floral Ice Buckets are perfect for an outdoor garden party, wedding shower, or lunch in the garden!

Garden Party Frozen Floral Ice Bucket close

 

 

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  1. Mel says

    March 11, 2018 at 10:54 AM


    Absolutely stunning presentation, which I love. The spread is light and spring-y. This recipe is easy, delightful, and beautiful to share with guests.

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