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Strawberry Pretzel Crostini

Nov 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment

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A platter of strawberries and cream cheese on a pretzel crackers

Strawberry Pretzel Crostini, an appetizer made with fresh strawberries and crunchy pretzel crackers for a sweet salty treat for any occasion.

 

A platter of strawberry crostinis
Strawberry Pretzel Crostini

Even when strawberries are not in season, if you can find fresh strawberries, try strawberry pretzel crostini.  The other flavors will mask lackluster strawberries. Of course they’re best with fresh strawberries, but we can’t eat bananas and apples all winter!  I discovered these in the peak of strawberry season but made them this weekend in February for Natalies’ vegetarian birthday party dinner.

Pretzel crackers topped with cream cheese and strawberries
Strawberry Crostini Pretzel Crackers

The strawberries are sweetened with a little brown sugar, and onion adds a savory flavor with basil bringing everything together.  Serve strawberry and cream cheese mixture on a pretzel cracker to get a nice salty taste. The pretzel crackers are also crispier than a regular cracker so they’ll stay fresh longer if they aren’t eaten immediately.  The bright red color makes them a nice touch for the holidays.  The picky teenagers loved them.

What is a crostini

A crostini is typically a bite sized piece of bread, toasted with olive oil.  You can put almost anything on a crostini including this strawberry and cream cheese mixture but I like the salty flavor and texture the pretzel cracker adds.

How do you make strawberry crostini appetizers

Step 1: Combine chopped strawberries, brown sugar, shallots and basil together.

Step 2: Right before serving add cream cheese to a cracker and top with strawberry mixture. Serve right away.

A white platter with strawberry topped pretzel crackers
Strawberry Pretzel Crostini

More appetizers with crostini

  • Bacon jam
  • Roasted grapes
  • Pomegranate and apples
  • Baked figs
  • French onion

Appetizer ideas you’ll love

  • Sausage balls
  • Mini potato skins
  • Cheese crackers
  • Roasted nuts with sage
  • Tomato tart
Strawberries on a pretzel cracker

Strawberry Pretzel Crostini

Strawberry Pretzel Crostini, an appetizer made with fresh strawberries and crunchy pretzel crackers for a sweet salty treat for any occasion.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberries
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 36
Calories: 29kcal

Ingredients

  • 36 Pretzel crackers
  • 2 cups strawberries finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
  • 4 tsp minced shallot
  • pepper
  • 3 oz. cream cheese softened

Instructions

  • Stir together all ingredients except cream cheese and crackers and let sit for a few minutes for the flavors to blend. Spread cream cheese on crackers and top with strawberry mixture.

Notes

I used Keebler Town house Flipside Pretzel crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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