Whip it Good (Whipped Feta and Peach Crostini)
Roasted or grilled peaches, and feta on a toasted crostini. Yum!
Whip it- Whip it good. It’s almost impossible not to sing those words – best known to most as an
unforgettable Devo classic.
The fact is, the word “whip” has never had many positive connotations, other than Devo’s memorable anthem. Unless we’re talking about whipping in the culinary sense – where we whip delicious heavy cream or, even better, scrumptiously savory soft
cheese.
In this case, sharp, tangy Feta is whipped into a delectable frenzy of flavor, with Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon, and red pepper flakes. Next, it’s layered atop buttery, lightly toasted focaccia bread, and crowned with peaches that have been sweetly caramelized by roasting or grilling. A final drizzle of rich, dark balsamic vinegar glaze, and a dusting of crunchy pine nuts & fragrant rosemary really make this
appetizer SING!
Talk about whipping up something good!
Whip it Good
Equipment
- Food Processor
Materials
Whipped Feta
- 8 oz Block feta cheese
- 4 oz Plain greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- ¼ tsp Rep pepper flakes
- Zest of 1 lemon
Peaches
- 4 Peaches (Peeled and thinly sliced)
- ¼ Cup Balsalmic glaze
Other
- 1 Loaf Focaccia bread or other crusty bread
- ¼ Cup Melted Butter
- ¼ Cup Balsalmic Glaze
- ¼ Cup Toasted pine nuts
- 1 Large Sprig Fresh rosemary
Instructions
Prepare your crostini
- Thinly slice the bread
- Place bread slices on a baking sheet
- Paint each slice of bread with melted butter
- Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 5 minutes
- Let cool
- Thinly slice peaches
Prepare whipped feta
- Combine feta cheese, yogurt, oil, pepper flakes, and lemon zest in a food processor
- Whip until smooth
Grill or Roast peaches
- Grill or roast peaches at 400 degrees for approximately 20 minutes or until soft
- Allow peaches to cool
Finish your appetizer
- Spread whipped feta on the toasted bread slices and place on a serving tray
- Layer slices of peaches on top of the whipped feta cheese
- Squeeze a zig-zag of balsamic glaze over the peaches on each crostini
- Sprinkle pine nuts and fresh rosemary on top of the glazed peaches
- Serve and enjoy
Aphrodesi’hacks’
Keep your crostini thin, and let the cheese and fruit steal the show
Mix It Up
Try Whipped Feta crostini with roasted strawberries and balsamic glaze, or fig and balsamic glaze
Enjoy a holiday appetizer, using cranberries, and balsamic vinegar glaze on a whipped feta crostini.
Perfect Pairing
Try our amazing Bourbon cocktail, with ‘Whip it Good’, http://cusskitchen.com/wickedbitchcraft
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