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Classic Pesto crostini with tomato, buffalo mozzarella & rocket

Prepare your tastebuds for a treat with this Classic Pesto Crostini! Made with Filippo Berio's Classic Basil Pesto Sauce, it’s elevated by the addition of succulent tomatoes, creamy buffalo mozzarella, and peppery rocket. A true masterpiece of taste, this crostini is sure to impress!

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
20 people

Used in this recipe

Ingredients

Crostini

1 baguette (1-2 days old)
25ml Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Topping

5-10 Cherry tomatoes
1 Buffalo mozzarella
Small bunch of rocket
1 jar Filippo Berio Classic Pesto
Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Black pepper

Method

Thinly slice the baguette. Heat the oven to 200°C.
Pour a generous glug of Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil into pan and dip slices on both sides so they are lightly covered.
Bake for 10 minutes, they should be golden. If they need an extra 5 minutes then turn them first before cooking an extra 5 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Chop tomatoes into quarters and break up the mozarella into small pieces.
Spread the pesto on the crostini bases. Place a piece of mozarella, a tomato quarter or two and rocket onto each base.
Sprinkle with black pepper and top with Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a distinctive, rich and fruity flavour that beautifully complements fresh ingredients. Perfect for sauces, marinades, drizzling and dipping, it’s a versatile addition to everyday cooking.