Crostini Spritz Toppers Two Ways
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Recipe Intro From lisathompson
For a fresh summer snacking and sipping situation: look no further! These crostini spritz toppers were inspired by Spanish tapas- a little snack that sat perfectly over your glass to keep flies out and take the edge off the alcohol. We chose two flavor combinations here, one calling on the flavors of a caprese salad with a perfectly salty hit Fiorucci Hard Salami and Mozzarella Panino and one leaning into the fiery flavors of summer with roasted peppers, hot Calabrian chiles, and spicy Fiorucci Abruzzese Charcuterie Slices over creamy ricotta. Set out a tray of citrusy, bubbly spritz cocktails and set a crostini on top. It's the perfect snack for mingling with company and celebrating the season.
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ingredients
- 1 medium baguette, sliced 1/2" thick
- Olive oil
For the Caprese-Inspired Crostini
ingredients
- 1 package Fiorucci Hard Salami and Mozzarella Panino, halved
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 2 heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Balsamic glaze or aged balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
For the Spicy Roasted Pepper Crostini
ingredients
- 1 package Fiorucci Abruzzese Charcuterie Slices
- 4 ounces ricotta cheese
- Kosher salt
- 1 (15-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, sliced into 1/2" thick ribbons
- Chopped Calabrian chiles, optional
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
For the Citrusy Aperol Spritz
ingredients
- Ice
- 2 fluid ounces Aperol or Campari
- 4 fluid ounces Prosecco
- Sparkling water
- Sliced oranges, Meyer lemons, clementines, and blood oranges
For the Crostini
Method
Step 1
Preheat broiler.
Step 2
Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, then drizzle with olive oil. Toast under broiler for about 4 minutes.
Step 3
Unroll halved Fiorucci Hard Salami Panino and arrange on half the toasted baguette slices. Return to oven until cheese is melted over salami, about 2-3 more minutes.
Step 4
Top plain toasted baguette slices with about 1 tablespoon each ricotta cheese and season everything with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Top Panino crostini with heirloom tomato slices, a drizzle of balsamic glaze or vinegar, and a few torn fresh basil leaves.
Step 6
Top ricotta with a slice of Fiorucci Abruzzese Charcuterie Slices, a few strips of roasted red pepper, and a few torn fresh basil leaves.
For the Spritz
Step 1
Pour Aperol into a wine glass. Add sparkling wine and swirl to combine. Top with a splash sparkling water. Add 1-2 citrus slices to each glass.
To Assemble
Step 1
Arrange wine glasses on a platter or serving tray. Top glasses with crostini and enjoy immediately!