Sardinian Pecorino and Honey Crostini
Savor the flavors of Sardinia with these delectable crostini, featuring the sharpness of Pecorino cheese perfectly balanced with the sweetness of honey.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Oven broiler
- Small saucepan (optional)
Ingredients
- 8 slices baguette 1/2 inch thick (about 120g)
- 4 oz Sardinian Pecorino cheese thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven's broiler to high and arrange a rack in the middle of the oven.
- Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush each slice lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
- Broil the bread for about 1-2 minutes or until they are just golden and toasty. Be sure to watch them closely to avoid burning.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately top each slice of bread with thin slices of Sardinian Pecorino cheese, ensuring the cheese is distributed evenly.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the Pecorino cheese has melted and is slightly bubbly.
- While the cheese is melting, gently warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave for a few seconds until it becomes more fluid.
- Once the crostini are removed from the oven, drizzle them with the warmed honey.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly cracked black pepper and fresh thyme leaves over the top of each crostini.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy the harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors.
Notes
For an added twist, you can drizzle a balsamic glaze in addition to the honey for a more complex flavor profile.
The quality of Pecorino cheese can vary, so for the best results, look for Pecorino from Sardinia with a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) label.
This recipe can easily be scaled up to serve more people for larger gatherings.