Description
Crispy toasted baguette slices topped with a creamy pumpkin and cream cheese spread, garnished with crispy sage and a touch of balsamic glaze for the perfect fall appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 20 pieces
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10–12 fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Arrange baguette slices on the baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a small skillet, fry sage leaves in olive oil for about 10 seconds per side, then transfer to paper towels.
- Spread each toasted baguette slice with the pumpkin mixture.
- Top with a crispy sage leaf and drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for easy mixing.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even toasting.
- Store pumpkin spread separately if prepping ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pumpkin sage crostini, fall appetizer, pumpkin toast, vegetarian snack, crostini with sage