A Cozy Holiday Crostini Trio

A Cozy Holiday Crostini Trio

If there were ever a season for easy, elegant nibbles, it’s right now. Between holiday parties, last-minute drop-ins, and the cozy nights when you just want something special with a glass of wine, these crostini are my go-to. They’re simple, pretty, and—best of all—they use ingredients most of us already have from the shop.

This Holiday Crostini Trio layers warm toast with three delicious toppings:
✨ Balsamic-Roasted Mushrooms with Prosciutto
✨ Herbed Ricotta with Roasted Tomatoes
✨ Classic Prosciutto & Herb Bites

Each uses one of our premium olive oils or balsamics to give the flavors depth without any extra work. A drizzle of Aged Dark Balsamic, a spoonful of Tuscan Herb EVOO, or a touch of Garlic Olive Oil adds that little moment of “wow” guests always notice.

Serve these on a rustic board with a glass of wine (we can help you with that part, too), and you’ve got a festive, low-stress appetizer that looks like you spent all day on it. Perfect for holiday hosting… or just treating yourself on a chilly night in Franklin.

Holiday Crostini Trio

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

6-8

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Category

Appetizer

I love this because it’s the kind of appetizer that makes people think you fussed — when really, you just used great ingredients and toasted bread.

Holiday Crostini Trio

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • 3 tbsp Tuscan Herb Olive Oil (or your favorite EVOO)
  • Pinch of sea salt

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  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Aged Dark Balsamic
  • 4–6 slices prosciutto
  • Fresh thyme, for garnish

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  • ½ cup ricotta

  • 1 tbsp Orange Olive Oil or Tuscan Herb Olive Oil

  • Pinch of salt & pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, roasted or lightly charred
  • Fresh rosemary or basil

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  • 4–6 slices prosciutto
  • 1 tbsp Fig Balsamic or Traditional Dark Balsamic
  • Fresh herbs (basil, thyme, or rosemary)

Directions

  1. Make the Crostini Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Brush baguette slices with Tuscan Herb Olive Oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.
  3. Bake for 6–8 minutes, until lightly golden and crisp.
  4. 2. Balsamic Mushrooms & Prosciutto In a skillet, warm Garlic Olive Oil over medium heat.
  5. Add mushrooms and sauté 3–4 minutes.
  6. Stir in Aged Dark Balsamic and cook 1 minute more.
  7. Spoon mushrooms onto crostini and top with a fold of prosciutto.
  8. Garnish with fresh thyme.
  9. 3. Herbed Ricotta with Roasted Tomatoes Mix ricotta with Navel Orange Olive Oil (or Tuscan Herb), salt, and pepper.
  10. Spread ricotta onto crostini.
  11. Top with roasted tomatoes.
  12. Finish with rosemary or fresh basil.
  13. 4. Classic Prosciutto & Balsamic Bite Fold prosciutto gently onto toasted bread.
  14. Drizzle with Fig Balsamic or Traditional Dark Balsamic.
  15. Add fresh herbs for color.

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