Ingredients
- 6 ounces good feta, crumbled
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup good olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots (2 shallots)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons good red wine vinegar
- 2 pounds ripe heirloom or cherry tomatoes, 1/2-inch-diced
- 3 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves, plus extra for serving
- 20 to 25 (1/2-inch-thick) diagonal baguette slices, toasted
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Directions
For the whipped feta, place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until the cheeses are mixed. Add 1/3 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and process until smooth.
For the tomatoes, up to an hour before you're serving, combine the shallots, garlic, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the tomatoes, stir gently, and set aside for 10 minutes. Stir in the basil and taste for seasonings.
To assemble the crostini, spread each slice of bread with a generous amount of whipped feta. With a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes on top. Put the crostini on plates and scatter with the pine nuts. Sprinkle with extra basil and serve.
Photo: Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta Recipe
















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By carlacriswell_1...
on June 18, 2013
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Wonderful, easy and I loved it! Didn't have the pine nuts but who cares? Didn't miss it! Thanks Ina!
By a1azagent_1652289
Paradise Valley, AZ
on June 18, 2013
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The only changes I made were to use Sherry Vinegar instead of regular red wine. I just find the flavor so much deeper. I also didn't have cream cheese so I used greek yogurt and will do so forever more. Low Cal and I love the tang with the creamy feta. I literally was eating the tomato mixture from the bowl..its THAT good. If doing low carb, this topping would make a great salad on its own.
By jlperz77_5218914
Saint Louis, MO
on June 17, 2013
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I just made this and let me say, it is absolutely delicious. These would be great for appetizers and also a lunch with a glass of iced tea. It's very easy to make, to assemble and my 8 year old son even loves these. He said, "These are better than I thought they would be!"
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