Prep

2 min
Total

12 min
Serving

4-6

Crostini with Extra Old Cheddar Cheese and Cranberry Compote

Name: Crostini with Extra Old Cheddar Cheese and Cranberry Compote
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 250 mL (1 cup) sugar; 125 mL (½ cup) white wine; 125 mL (½ cup) white wine vinegar; 500 mL (2 cups) cranberries (fresh or frozen); 30 mL (2 tbsp) mustard seeds; 1 cinnamon stick; Zest of 1 orange; 400 g (4 cups) Armstrong Extra Old Cheddar Cheese in 1 cm (¼-inch) slices; About 36 croutons, homemade or store-bought; Fresh basil leaves (optional)

This crostini recipe with Extra Old Cheddar Cheese and cranberry compote makes for small bites that go down easy! The tangy taste of cranberry is a nice contrast to the character of our Extra Old Cheddar Cheese, with the crunch of the crouton completing this easy-to-prepare canapé. A perfect recipe to serve to guests, or as a little snack you can whip up in a flash.

Ingredients

250 mL (1 cup) sugar
125 mL (½ cup) white wine
125 mL (½ cup) white wine vinegar
500 mL (2 cups) cranberries (fresh or frozen)
30 mL (2 tbsp) mustard seeds
1 cinnamon stick
Zest of 1 orange

To serve

400 g (4 cups) Armstrong Extra Old Cheddar Cheese in 1 cm (¼-inch) slices
About 36 croutons, homemade or store-bought
Fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

Put all of the compote ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool.
Place Armstrong Extra Old Cheddar Cheese and some compote on each crouton. Top with basil.

Crostini with Extra Old Cheddar Cheese and Cranberry Compote

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