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Truffle Cheese and Steak Crostini

Truffle Cheese and Steak Crostini

An elevated appetizer to impress your guests! These Truffle Cheese and Steak Crostini with a balsamic glaze will be the highlight of the meal! This serves 8 people with 2 pieces per person.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine French, Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Glaze

  • cup balsamic vinegar

For the Sage Garnish

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 16 sage leaves

For the Beef

  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb. beef tenderloin or two 8-oz filets – about 1.75 – 2” thick each – at room temp
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter

Additional Ingredients

  • 1 Baguette, cut into ½” pieces on a bias
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 8 oz Fromager d’Affinois double cream cheese with black truffle – at room temperature
  • 16 baby kale leaves (or baby arugula leaves)

Instructions
 

Make the Glaze

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, add the balsamic vinegar. Cook for 10-15 minutes (until reduced by half), then remove from the heat and set aside. This can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temp (you may need to heat it slightly to drizzle for serving).

Make the Sage Garnish

  • Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the leaves a few at a time – they should sizzle and bubble, but it shouldn’t be extreme. Cook for just about 10 seconds and remove with tongs or a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Set aside.

Prepare the Beef

  • Combine the sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rub each filet on all sides lightly with the spice mixture. In a medium skillet, grill pan, or sauté pan over medium heat, add the butter until it foams. Add the beef and cook (basting with the butter) until medium rare – about 3-4 minutes per side (longer if you prefer your beef cooked more). Use an instant read thermometer and remove the steaks from the pan at 125°F.
  • Once the steaks are at your desired doneness, place the steaks on a cutting board and cover loosely with foil or parchment paper for 10 minutes. Next, cut the steak into thin slices just under ¼ inch each. You should get at least enough slices for the 16 pieces of crostini.

Toast the Baguette

  • Very lightly coat each piece of the baguette with olive oil using a pastry brush and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast lightly and set aside.

Assemble the Crostini

  • On each piece of crostini, spread about ½ ounce of truffle cheese. Place a baby kale leaf on top of the cheese. Add a slice of the beef and place a fried sage leaf on top. Then drizzle with a small amount of balsamic glaze. Serve!

Notes

Substitues:
Truffle Cheese: Any creamy truffle cheese works here, or combine a creamy cheese like mascarpone with some jarred truffles, diced.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 19gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 804mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 308IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 1mg
Keyword crostini, Steak, Truffles
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