Description
These Burrata & Steak Crostini combine creamy burrata, savory steak glazed in a smoky-sweet pomegranate sauce, and crunchy baguette slices for an impressive appetizer. It’s a delightful blend of flavors and textures perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170g (6oz) Baguette, sliced 1cm thick
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, plus more for brushing
- 300g (10.5oz) Halal-Certified Sirloin Steak, sliced 1cm
- 1 tsp (5ml) Smoked Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) Pomegranate Molasses (alcohol-free)
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) Honey
- 2.5ml (½ tsp) Chipotle Powder
- 2.5ml (½ tsp) Ground Cumin
- 100g (3.5oz) Burrata Cheese
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter
- 1 Clove Garlic, minced
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) Fresh Cilantro Leaves
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Toasted Pepitas
- Flaky Sea Salt to taste
Instructions
- Toast Baguette: Brush baguette slices with olive oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Season Steak: Pat steak dry, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear Steak: Sear steak in hot skillet with butter and oil for 1-2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest steak.
- Make Glaze: Sauté garlic in skillet, then add pomegranate molasses, honey, chipotle powder, and cumin. Simmer until thickened.
- Glaze Steak: Toss seared steak with glaze.
- Assemble Crostini: Top toasted baguette with burrata and glazed steak.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with pepitas, cilantro, and flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
Resting the steak after searing is crucial for tenderness. Feel free to substitute ingredients based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: crostini,burrata,steak,pomegranate,appetizer,party,easy,glazed,smoky