Fall Crostini Bar
Learn how to set up a crostini bar with topper ideas to entertain for Fall, Friendsgiving, or Thanksgiving. Elegant no-fuss Fall party food to serve at your gathering. Take a crostini toast, spread either the whipped goat cheese or feta, and add toppings you love.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Appetizers, Dips, & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crostini, crostini recipe, crostini toppers, fall appetizers, thanksgiving appetizers
Servings: 12
Calories: 680kcal
Crostini Bread
- 1 large French baguette
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Blue Cheese, Pear, & Honey Drizzle Crostini Topper
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup honey
Pumpkin Butter & Candied Pecan Crostini Topper
Cranberry & Brie Crostini Topper
- 4 ounces brie
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Brie & Fig Jam Crostini Topper
- 4 ounces brie
- ¼ jar fig jam
Whipped Goat Cheese
- 11 ounces goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 whole lemon zested
- ½ teaspoon Kosher sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon optional garnish: fresh sage, thyme, rosemar chopped
Whipped Feta
- 11 ounces feta block
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon zest and juice
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon optional garnish: fresh sage, thyme, rosemary chopped
Make Crostini Toasts
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Slice the baguette into ½" slices, and arrange slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Drizzle slices with olive oil and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
Make Whipped Goat Cheese
Combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, garlic, red peppperflakes, lemon zest, and thyme leaves in a food processor or with a stand or handheld mixer.
Whip for 60-90 seconds until smooth. Store refrigerated for up to a week.
Make Whipped Feta
Bring feta block and cream cheese to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Combine the feta block and cream cheese to the food processor and combine, next add the garlic powder, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and black pepper.
Whip for 60-90 seconds until smooth. Store refrigerated for up to a week.
More Topper Ideas:
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cheeses: Maytag bleu, Manchego, or Parmesano Reggiano
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soft cheeses: goat cheese, mini burrata, Boursin, Brie, Camembert
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spreads: basil pesto, hummus, Olive Tapenade, marinated artichokes
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sweet: Cranberry Sauce, cherry jam, marmalade, or honey
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nuts: toasted Pumpkin Seeds, pistachios, walnuts, or pine nuts
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fruit: apples, Pomegranate Seeds, pears, apricots, figs, or melon
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meats: sliced prosciutto, pancetta, salami, or crumbled bacon
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seafood: lump crabmeat, Shrimp (no-tails), smoked salmon
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drizzles: aged balsamic vinegar or lemon/orange flavored olive oils
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veggies: sliced mini heirloom tomatoes or Pickled Vegetables
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herbs: basil leaves, chopped thyme, rosemary, and sage
Serving Inspiration:
- Chalkboard or food lables
- Plates and glasses
- Tables and chairs
- Linens & Napkins
- Cutting Boards
- Rustic Crates
- Wood Boxes
- Vases with dried florals
- Baskets
- Fresh Fall flowers
- Pumpkins
- Metal containers
- Antique silverware
- Small ceramic bowls
- Long-serving boards
Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1107mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 985IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 2mg