Vodka Butter Crostini (Printable Version)

Crisp crostini with smooth vodka butter, ideal for sophisticated starters or gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crostini

01 - 1 fresh baguette
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Vodka Butter

03 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1.5 tablespoons vodka
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
07 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives (optional)
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Slice the baguette into 12 even pieces, approximately 1/2 inch thick each.
03 - Arrange slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
04 - Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk softened butter with vodka, salt, lemon zest, and chives until smooth and creamy.
06 - Spread a generous layer of the vodka butter on each crostini.
07 - Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They taste impressive but come together in barely 20 minutes, making you look like a culinary genius with minimal effort.
  • The vodka butter stays silky and spreadable even at room temperature, unlike regular butter that can be stubborn.
  • One batch of vodka butter makes 12 crostini and keeps for a week, so you've got elegant snacks ready whenever guests arrive.
02 -
  • Don't toast the crostini too far ahead or they'll start absorbing moisture from the air and losing their crispness—assemble them within an hour of baking.
  • The vodka butter can be made a full day ahead and stored in the fridge, but pull it out 15 minutes before serving so it spreads smoothly without tearing the delicate toasted bread.
03 -
  • Taste the vodka butter before spreading it on the crostini—some vodka brands are stronger than others, and you might want to adjust the amount based on how pronounced you want that sophisticated edge to be.
  • Keep a little vodka-infused butter chilling in a small ramekin at the table so guests can add more if they want extra richness, turning these crostini into a choose-your-own-adventure appetizer.
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