Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4-6
What happens when rich, velvety dark chocolate meets the briny, umami depth of olive tapenade? You get Dark Chocolate & Olive Tapenade Crostini—a sweet-savory appetizer that’s both unexpected and unforgettable. The slight bitterness of dark chocolate enhances the saltiness of the olives, creating a balanced bite that’s complex, sophisticated, and absolutely delicious! 🍞
Ingredients�
🔥 For the Crostini:
☑ 1 baguette, sliced 🍞
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 olive oil
🔥 For the Olive Tapenade:
☑ ½ cup mixed olives (black & green), pitted 🫒
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 capers 🌿
☑ 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 olive oil 🥢
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 lemon zest 🍋
🔥 For the Dark Chocolate Drizzle:
☑ ¼ cup high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), melted 🍫
☑ 1 teaspoonv honey or maple syrup (optional for extra sweetness) 🍯
🔥 For Garnish:
☑ Flaky sea salt 🧂
☑ Fresh thyme or rosemary 🌿
👨🍳 Cooking Steps�
🍫 Step 1: Prepare the Crostini
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Brush baguette slices with olive oil and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
🍫 Step 2: Make the Olive Tapenade
1️⃣ In a food processor, pulse olives, capers, garlic, olive oil, and lemon zest until finely chopped but not puréed.
🍫 Step 3: Melt the Dark Chocolate
1️⃣ In a heatproof bowl, melt dark chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler.
2️⃣ Stir in honey or maple syrup if a touch of sweetness is desired.
🍫 Step 4: Assemble & Serve
1️⃣ Spread a thin layer of olive tapenade on each crostini.
2️⃣ Drizzle with melted dark chocolate for a rich, glossy finish.
3️⃣ Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh thyme.
4️⃣ Serve immediately for a bold, gourmet bite!
Sweet meets savory in the most unexpected way—Dark Chocolate & Olive Tapenade Crostini is a flavor revelation! Who’s ready to try this daring gourmet pairing? 🍫
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