Crostinis of Queso Cotija with Hierbabuena, Pepper Berry infused Honey and Figs
by Sandrini Gonzalez, posted on 2009-11-28 14:48:50
Serves 6
Ingredients
For the pepper berry infused honey:
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 ½ tablespoon pink pepper berries ( Also known as a pink peppercorn)
For the Crostinis:
- 1 Fresh crusty French baguette
- ½ Pound cotija cheese
- 12 Large Spearmint leaves
- 2 Fresh figs thinly sliced
Preparation:
Combine in a mix bowl the honey and the pink pepper berries. Macerate overnight.
With a sharp serrated knife, slice the baguette diagonally about ¼ of an inch thick. Brush the crostinis with a little olive oil toast lightly in the oven until golden brown.
Place the crostini on a platter topping each with a little more than ½ teaspoon of the Cotija cheese, a small slice of fig, mint leaf, and generous drizzle of the pepper berry honey over the cheese.
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